Construction Laborers Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $46,830 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.52
10th percentile $37,170
90th percentile $60,670
Employed locally 710
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,170
    25th
    $44,870
    50th (median)
    $46,830
    75th
    $56,340
    90th
    $60,670

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 63% Median Construction Laborers salary is 37% 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
    Peoria, IL $63,460
    California $60,540
    Columbia, MO $59,180
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $56,490
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,700

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $70,570
    Carpenters $49,670
    Electricians $62,670
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,120
    Highway Maintenance Workers $57,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Iowa City, IA is $22.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.85 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Iowa City, IA is 0.2% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,170 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,870.