Construction Laborers Salary in Eastern Oregon

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

Median annual salary $48,260 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.20
10th percentile $35,310
90th percentile $72,970
Employed locally 620
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,310
    25th
    $42,750
    50th (median)
    $48,260
    75th
    $65,630
    90th
    $72,970

    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 Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $60,080
    Electricians $80,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,260
    Highway Maintenance Workers $61,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Eastern Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Eastern Oregon is $23.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.93 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Oregon above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Eastern Oregon is 3.3% 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 Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,310 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,750.