Construction Laborers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $38,510 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.51
10th percentile $32,440
90th percentile $52,660
Employed locally 33,070
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,440
    25th
    $36,120
    50th (median)
    $38,510
    75th
    $46,290
    90th
    $52,660

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 48% Median Construction Laborers salary is 52% 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
    Midland, TX $40,820
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $39,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $39,010
    Odessa, TX $37,830
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,770
    Waco, TX $37,390

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,150
    Electricians $59,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,230
    Carpenters $48,910
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Houston, TX is $18.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.04 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Houston, TX is 17.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $32,440 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,120.