Construction Laborers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $50,070 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.07
10th percentile $38,160
90th percentile $69,520
Employed locally 9,170
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,160
    25th
    $44,880
    50th (median)
    $50,070
    75th
    $61,740
    90th
    $69,520

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 65% Median Construction Laborers salary is 35% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Vineland, NJ $65,180
    Illinois $64,890
    Springfield, IL $62,520
    Bloomington, IL $61,950

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,650
    Electricians $64,120
    Carpenters $61,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,780
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $80,050
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $61,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Indianapolis, IN is $24.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.26 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 7.1% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $38,160 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,880.