Construction Laborers Salary in East South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,720 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.02
10th percentile $29,600
90th percentile $55,170
Employed locally 440
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,600
    25th
    $35,910
    50th (median)
    $43,720
    75th
    $47,280
    90th
    $55,170

    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 South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $45,060
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $43,310
    Electricians $58,150
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,940
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in East South Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in East South Dakota is $21.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.56 or more per hour.

    Is East South Dakota above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in East South Dakota is 6.4% below 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 South Dakota?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,600 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,910.