Construction Laborers Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $49,750 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.92
10th percentile $37,460
90th percentile $62,210
Employed locally 360
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,460
    25th
    $43,080
    50th (median)
    $49,750
    75th
    $55,930
    90th
    $62,210

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 75% Median Construction Laborers salary is 25% 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
    Bozeman, MT $53,430
    Binghamton, NY $52,460
    Missoula, MT $48,990
    Billings, MT $47,980
    Helena, MT $46,190
    Sumter, SC $37,690

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $55,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,990
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $76,170
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,910
    Electricians $74,580
    Sheet Metal Workers $61,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Great Falls, MT is $23.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.23 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Great Falls, MT is 6.5% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,460 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,080.