Construction Laborers Salary in Davenport, IA-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL

Median annual salary $51,310 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.67
10th percentile $36,670
90th percentile $80,660
Employed locally 1,280
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,670
    25th
    $45,600
    50th (median)
    $51,310
    75th
    $68,860
    90th
    $80,660

    Davenport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,925 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 71% Median Construction Laborers salary is 29% 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
    Peoria, IL $63,460
    California $60,540
    Columbia, MO $59,180
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $56,490
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,700

    Related occupations in Davenport, IA-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$78,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,880
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$64,980
    Carpenters$58,210
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$66,250
    Highway Maintenance Workers$52,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Davenport?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Davenport, IA-IL is $24.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.95 or more per hour.

    Is Davenport above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Davenport, IA-IL is 9.8% 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 Davenport?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,670 per year in Davenport, IA-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,600.