Construction Laborers Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $48,330 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.24
10th percentile $35,810
90th percentile $66,680
Employed locally 610
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,810
    25th
    $40,520
    50th (median)
    $48,330
    75th
    $60,890
    90th
    $66,680

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 74% Median Construction Laborers salary is 26% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Vineland, NJ $65,180
    Illinois $64,890
    Springfield, IL $62,520
    Bloomington, IL $61,950

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $64,640
    Sheet Metal Workers $53,950
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,340
    Electricians $50,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,690
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Elkhart, IN is $23.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.15 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Elkhart, IN is 3.4% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,810 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,520.