Construction Laborers Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $50,880 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.46
10th percentile $38,140
90th percentile $72,800
Employed locally 290
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,140
    25th
    $42,150
    50th (median)
    $50,880
    75th
    $66,610
    90th
    $72,800

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 90% Median Construction Laborers salary is 10% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $63,530
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,140
    California $60,540

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$64,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$83,060
    Electricians$75,580
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,550
    Carpenters$71,800
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$78,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in El Centro, CA is $24.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.62 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in El Centro, CA is 8.9% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $38,140 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,150.