Construction Laborers Salary in High Desert Utah

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,500 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.39
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $59,990
Employed locally 1,490
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $37,400
    50th (median)
    $44,500
    75th
    $49,010
    90th
    $59,990

    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

    Related occupations in High Desert Utah

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,360
    Electricians $60,120
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $55,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,420
    Carpenters $46,680
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $47,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in High Desert Utah?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in High Desert Utah is $21.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.21 or more per hour.

    Is High Desert Utah above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in High Desert Utah is 4.8% 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 High Desert Utah?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in High Desert Utah. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,400.