Construction Laborers Salary in Eastern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,090 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.35
10th percentile $30,360
90th percentile $47,820
Employed locally 1,280
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,360
    25th
    $32,240
    50th (median)
    $36,090
    75th
    $40,050
    90th
    $47,820

    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 Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,090
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,920
    Electricians $48,780
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $38,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,960
    Carpenters $40,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Eastern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Eastern Region of Texas is $17.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.76 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Region of Texas above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Eastern Region of Texas is 22.8% 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 Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $30,360 per year in Eastern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,240.