Construction Laborers Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $68,410 +46.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.89
10th percentile $42,010
90th percentile $105,230
Employed locally 23,300
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,010
    25th
    $47,970
    50th (median)
    $68,410
    75th
    $102,160
    90th
    $105,230

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 77% Median Construction Laborers salary is 23% 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
    Hawaii $66,100
    Vineland, NJ $65,180

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Illinois $64,890
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $64,310
    St. Louis, MO-IL $63,600
    Peoria, IL $63,460
    Springfield, IL $62,520
    Bloomington, IL $61,950

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $76,510
    Electricians $99,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $104,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $98,890
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $101,200
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $63,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Chicago, IL-IN is $32.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.72 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 46.4% 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $42,010 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,970.