Construction Laborers Salary in Fort Wayne, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Wayne, IN

Median annual salary $47,520 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.85
10th percentile $35,740
90th percentile $64,570
Employed locally 1,580
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,740
    25th
    $37,700
    50th (median)
    $47,520
    75th
    $59,590
    90th
    $64,570

    Fort Wayne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,378 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 68% Median Construction Laborers salary is 32% 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 Fort Wayne, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$66,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$80,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,380
    Carpenters$58,440
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$62,340
    Highway Maintenance Workers$51,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Fort Wayne?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Fort Wayne, IN is $22.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.28 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Wayne above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Fort Wayne, IN is 1.7% 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 Fort Wayne?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,740 per year in Fort Wayne, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,700.