Construction Laborers Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $39,540 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.01
10th percentile $29,410
90th percentile $54,660
Employed locally 5,990
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,410
    25th
    $35,690
    50th (median)
    $39,540
    75th
    $47,320
    90th
    $54,660

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 51% Median Construction Laborers salary is 49% 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
    Flint, MI $48,970
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $45,160
    Flagstaff, AZ $44,530
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $43,970
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $43,290
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $42,430

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $70,790
    Electricians $55,880
    Carpenters $48,110
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,460
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,720
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Jacksonville?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Jacksonville, FL is $19.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.74 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Jacksonville, FL is 15.4% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,410 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,690.