Construction Laborers Salary in Jackson, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MI

Median annual salary $46,290 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.25
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $60,000
Employed locally 400
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,930
    50th (median)
    $46,290
    75th
    $55,990
    90th
    $60,000

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,004 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 71% Median Construction Laborers salary is 29% 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
    Bloomington, IL $61,950
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,350
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,790
    Minnesota $58,720
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $55,420
    Missouri $53,840

    Related occupations in Jackson, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$61,230
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$80,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$71,230
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58,310
    Carpenters$56,160
    Highway Maintenance Workers$46,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Jackson, MI is $22.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.73 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Jackson, MI is 0.9% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Jackson, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,930.