Construction Laborers Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $49,150 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.63
10th percentile $39,760
90th percentile $99,980
Employed locally 680
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,760
    25th
    $45,660
    50th (median)
    $49,150
    75th
    $77,640
    90th
    $99,980

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 79% Median Construction Laborers salary is 21% 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 Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $102,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,750
    Carpenters $80,770
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,400
    Highway Maintenance Workers $54,740
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $96,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Decatur, IL is $23.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.90 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Decatur, IL is 5.2% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $39,760 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,660.