Construction Laborers Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $56,360 +20.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.10
10th percentile $39,630
90th percentile $82,960
Employed locally 2,490
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,630
    25th
    $45,840
    50th (median)
    $56,360
    75th
    $75,780
    90th
    $82,960

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 78% Median Construction Laborers salary is 22% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $60,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,240
    Electricians $68,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $82,020
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,990
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $58,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Fresno, CA is $27.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.77 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Fresno, CA is 20.6% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $39,630 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,840.