Construction Laborers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Construction Laborers in Illinois earn a median salary of $56,859 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +21.7% vs the national median of $46,730. An estimated 31,360 construction laborers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $48,910 to $68,410 depending on location.
$56,859
Avg median salary in Illinois
$68,410
Highest paying metro
$48,910
Lowest paying metro
31,360
Employed in Illinois
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Construction Laborers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $68,410 | $47,970 | $102,160 | 23,300 |
| Peoria, IL | $63,460 | $45,500 | $78,720 | 1,090 |
| Springfield, IL | $62,520 | $42,090 | $74,260 | 500 |
| Bloomington, IL | $61,950 | $44,890 | $76,980 | 340 |
| South Illinois | $60,650 | $45,760 | $72,590 | 1,020 |
| Northwest Illinois | $57,630 | $44,810 | $77,450 | 940 |
| Champaign, IL | $55,740 | $41,590 | $73,640 | 460 |
| Rockford, IL | $52,240 | $45,060 | $77,750 | 740 |
| Kankakee, IL | $51,390 | $37,770 | $74,250 | 190 |
| East Central Illinois | $50,260 | $39,070 | $68,690 | 1,100 |
| Decatur, IL | $49,150 | $45,660 | $77,640 | 680 |
| West Central Illinois | $48,910 | $39,090 | $66,660 | 1,000 |