Construction Laborers Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,620 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.09
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $49,920
Employed locally 2,930
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,560
    50th (median)
    $37,620
    75th
    $46,400
    90th
    $49,920

    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 Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,360
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $45,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,100
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $57,390
    Electricians $56,890
    Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas $47,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Eastern New Mexico is $18.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.46 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Eastern New Mexico is 19.5% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,560.