Construction Laborers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $39,010 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.76
10th percentile $30,840
90th percentile $50,090
Employed locally 26,320
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,840
    25th
    $36,550
    50th (median)
    $39,010
    75th
    $46,680
    90th
    $50,090

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 45% Median Construction Laborers salary is 55% 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
    Midland, TX $40,820
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $39,390
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,510
    Odessa, TX $37,830
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,770
    Waco, TX $37,390

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,120
    Electricians $57,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,370
    Carpenters $48,420
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Dallas, TX is $18.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.38 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Dallas, TX is 16.5% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $30,840 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,550.