Construction Laborers Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Construction Laborers in Iowa earn a median salary of $47,631 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.9% vs the national median of $46,730. An estimated 13,530 construction laborers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $45,800 to $51,310 depending on location.
$47,631
Avg median salary in Iowa
$51,310
Highest paying metro
$45,800
Lowest paying metro
13,530
Employed in Iowa
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Construction Laborers salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA-IL | $51,310 | $45,600 | $68,860 | 1,280 |
| Des Moines, IA | $49,470 | $46,530 | $58,880 | 3,310 |
| Ames, IA | $48,520 | $42,950 | $55,580 | 530 |
| Waterloo, IA | $47,930 | $42,050 | $55,850 | 620 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $47,790 | $44,070 | $56,830 | 1,040 |
| Dubuque, IA | $47,550 | $44,470 | $56,940 | 540 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $47,140 | $41,120 | $54,880 | 550 |
| Iowa City, IA | $46,830 | $44,870 | $56,340 | 710 |
| Northeast Iowa | $46,690 | $39,730 | $52,280 | 1,160 |
| Southeast Iowa | $46,450 | $40,070 | $49,740 | 1,560 |
| Southwest Iowa | $46,090 | $39,160 | $50,720 | 600 |
| Northwest Iowa | $45,800 | $39,220 | $49,660 | 1,630 |