Construction Laborers Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $51,100 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.57
10th percentile $37,380
90th percentile $71,860
Employed locally 10,270
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,380
    25th
    $44,550
    50th (median)
    $51,100
    75th
    $61,720
    90th
    $71,860

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 68% Median Construction Laborers salary is 32% 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
    Bloomington, IL $61,950
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,350
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,790
    Minnesota $58,720
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $55,420
    Missouri $53,840

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $80,330
    Carpenters $65,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $81,480
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,210
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $62,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Detroit, MI is $24.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.87 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Detroit, MI is 9.4% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,380 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,550.