Construction Laborers Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $51,770 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.89
10th percentile $39,000
90th percentile $81,100
Employed locally 550
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,000
    25th
    $44,930
    50th (median)
    $51,770
    75th
    $63,070
    90th
    $81,100

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 75% Median Construction Laborers salary is 25% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $63,530
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,140
    California $60,540

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $66,100
    Electricians $72,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $84,050
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $76,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,920
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $61,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Chico, CA is $24.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.04 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Chico, CA is 10.8% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $39,000 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,930.