Construction Laborers Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $38,650 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.58
10th percentile $28,850
90th percentile $51,220
Employed locally 980
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,850
    25th
    $32,910
    50th (median)
    $38,650
    75th
    $46,490
    90th
    $51,220

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 66% Median Construction Laborers salary is 34% 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
    Flint, MI $48,970
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $45,160
    Flagstaff, AZ $44,530
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $43,970
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $43,290
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $42,430

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,460
    Electricians $50,010
    Carpenters $46,420
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,540
    Roofers $44,100
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Gainesville, FL is $18.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.91 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Gainesville, FL is 17.3% below 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $28,850 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,910.