Construction Laborers Salary in Fairbanks, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fairbanks-College, AK

Median annual salary $61,740 +32.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.68
10th percentile $44,150
90th percentile $84,710
Employed locally 380
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,150
    25th
    $49,970
    50th (median)
    $61,740
    75th
    $80,750
    90th
    $84,710

    Fairbanks economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 73% Median Construction Laborers salary is 27% 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
    Anchorage, AK $59,840
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $58,820
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $57,130
    Kankakee, IL $51,390
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $50,870

    Related occupations in Fairbanks, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $75,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $100,410
    Carpenters $83,120
    Electricians $93,710
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $83,240
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $65,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Fairbanks?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Fairbanks, AK is $29.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.77 or more per hour.

    Is Fairbanks above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Fairbanks, AK is 32.1% 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 Fairbanks?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $44,150 per year in Fairbanks, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,970.