Construction Laborers Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $51,750 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.88
10th percentile $37,650
90th percentile $77,350
Employed locally 610
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,650
    25th
    $45,230
    50th (median)
    $51,750
    75th
    $64,280
    90th
    $77,350

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 71% Median Construction Laborers salary is 29% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,350
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,060
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,920
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $56,710
    Appleton, WI $55,700
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $55,420

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $59,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,210
    Electricians $73,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,330
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $60,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $84,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Eau Claire, WI is $24.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.17 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Eau Claire, WI is 10.7% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,650 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,230.