Construction Laborers Salary in Bloomington, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IN

Median annual salary $48,800 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.46
10th percentile $36,530
90th percentile $63,200
Employed locally 400
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,530
    25th
    $40,090
    50th (median)
    $48,800
    75th
    $63,200
    90th
    $63,200

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 78% Median Construction Laborers salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Vineland, NJ $65,180
    Illinois $64,890
    Springfield, IL $62,520
    Bloomington, IL $61,950

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $83,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,720
    Carpenters $59,840
    Electricians $64,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,110
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $50,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Bloomington?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Bloomington, IN is $23.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.06 or more per hour.

    Is Bloomington above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Bloomington, IN is 4.4% above the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Laborers in Bloomington?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,530 per year in Bloomington, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,090.