Construction Laborers Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $53,870 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.90
10th percentile $35,110
90th percentile $74,960
Employed locally 470
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,110
    25th
    $45,720
    50th (median)
    $53,870
    75th
    $72,710
    90th
    $74,960

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 72% Median Construction Laborers salary is 28% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,350
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,060
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,920
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $56,710
    Appleton, WI $55,700
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $55,420

    Related occupations in Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,980
    Carpenters $81,370
    Electricians $81,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,560
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $71,710
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Janesville?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Janesville, WI is $25.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.41 or more per hour.

    Is Janesville above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Janesville, WI is 15.3% 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 Janesville?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,110 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,720.