Construction Laborers Salary in East-Central Montana

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

Median annual salary $51,170 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.60
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $66,100
Employed locally 520
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $43,330
    50th (median)
    $51,170
    75th
    $58,230
    90th
    $66,100

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,030
    Electricians $71,790
    Highway Maintenance Workers $60,460
    Carpenters $58,370
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $91,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in East-Central Montana is $24.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in East-Central Montana is 9.5% 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 Montana?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,330.