Construction Laborers Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $39,920 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.19
10th percentile $32,940
90th percentile $57,050
Employed locally 4,480
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,940
    25th
    $36,950
    50th (median)
    $39,920
    75th
    $47,770
    90th
    $57,050

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 55% Median Construction Laborers salary is 45% 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
    Flint, MI $48,970
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $45,160
    Flagstaff, AZ $44,530
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $43,970
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $43,290
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $42,430

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,240
    Carpenters $47,610
    Roofers $45,000
    Electricians $50,360
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,880
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Cape Coral?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Cape Coral, FL is $19.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.65 or more per hour.

    Is Cape Coral above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Cape Coral, FL is 14.6% 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 Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $32,940 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,950.