Construction Laborers Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $55,740 +19.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.80
10th percentile $37,020
90th percentile $95,140
Employed locally 460
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,020
    25th
    $41,590
    50th (median)
    $55,740
    75th
    $73,640
    90th
    $95,140

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 86% Median Construction Laborers salary is 14% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Illinois $64,890
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $64,310
    St. Louis, MO-IL $63,600
    Peoria, IL $63,460
    Springfield, IL $62,520

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $91,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $92,470
    Carpenters $65,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $87,670
    Highway Maintenance Workers $58,640
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $79,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Champaign, IL is $26.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.03 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Champaign, IL is 19.3% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,020 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,590.