Construction Laborers Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,260 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.17
10th percentile $35,010
90th percentile $81,210
Employed locally 1,100
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,010
    25th
    $39,070
    50th (median)
    $50,260
    75th
    $68,690
    90th
    $81,210

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers $53,240
    Electricians $77,270
    Carpenters $60,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $68,490
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $81,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in East Central Illinois is $24.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.54 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in East Central Illinois is 7.6% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,010 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,070.