Construction Laborers Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $45,930 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.08
10th percentile $36,750
90th percentile $59,780
Employed locally 5,900
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,750
    25th
    $39,210
    50th (median)
    $45,930
    75th
    $49,600
    90th
    $59,780

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 56% Median Construction Laborers salary is 44% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,140
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,920
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $58,230
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $55,280
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $48,340
    Cedar Rapids, IA $47,790

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$47,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,920
    Electricians$60,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57,600
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,400
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$48,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Boise City, ID is $22.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.93 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Boise City, ID is 1.7% below 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,750 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,210.