Construction Laborers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $48,650 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.39
10th percentile $37,280
90th percentile $66,190
Employed locally 650
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,280
    25th
    $42,900
    50th (median)
    $48,650
    75th
    $59,730
    90th
    $66,190

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 69% Median Construction Laborers salary is 31% 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 Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $81,740
    Electricians $63,970
    Carpenters $60,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,020
    Sheet Metal Workers $89,550
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Kalamazoo, MI is $23.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.16 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 4.1% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,280 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,900.