Construction Laborers Salary in Border Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,680 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.15
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $47,840
Employed locally 510
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $33,080
    50th (median)
    $35,680
    75th
    $44,440
    90th
    $47,840

    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

    Related occupations in Border Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $38,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,650
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $47,640
    Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas $50,970
    Highway Maintenance Workers $38,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Border Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Border Region of Texas is $17.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.12 or more per hour.

    Is Border Region of Texas above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Border Region of Texas is 23.6% 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 Border Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Border Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,080.