Construction Laborers Salary in Carson City, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Carson City, NV

Median annual salary $48,820 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.47
10th percentile $39,640
90th percentile $91,210
Employed locally 180
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,640
    25th
    $42,230
    50th (median)
    $48,820
    75th
    $65,200
    90th
    $91,210

    Carson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,809 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 68% Median Construction Laborers salary is 32% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,900
    Reno, NV $51,490
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $48,110
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $47,130
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $43,490
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $43,470

    Related occupations in Carson City, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $76,950
    Carpenters $62,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,040
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,860
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,490
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Carson City, NV is $23.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Carson City, NV is 4.5% 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 Carson City?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $39,640 per year in Carson City, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,230.