Construction Laborers Salary in Central Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,480 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.35
10th percentile $35,550
90th percentile $61,800
Employed locally 1,240
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,550
    25th
    $38,130
    50th (median)
    $46,480
    75th
    $56,250
    90th
    $61,800

    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 Central Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $62,850
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,380
    Carpenters $51,920
    Highway Maintenance Workers $45,150
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Central Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Central Indiana is $22.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.32 or more per hour.

    Is Central Indiana above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Central Indiana is 0.5% 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 Central Indiana?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,550 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,130.