Construction Laborers Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $58,810 +25.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.27
10th percentile $41,300
90th percentile $91,810
Employed locally 110
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,300
    25th
    $46,000
    50th (median)
    $58,810
    75th
    $77,360
    90th
    $91,810

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 86% Median Construction Laborers salary is 14% 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 Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $68,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $90,700
    Carpenters $72,520
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $75,700
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,810
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Hanford?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Hanford, CA is $28.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.73 or more per hour.

    Is Hanford above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Hanford, CA is 25.9% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $41,300 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,000.