Construction Laborers Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $50,240 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.15
10th percentile $37,160
90th percentile $79,780
Employed locally 340
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,160
    25th
    $46,090
    50th (median)
    $50,240
    75th
    $63,850
    90th
    $79,780

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 63% Median Construction Laborers salary is 37% 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 Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$60,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,140
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$71,360
    Electricians$74,250
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$87,440
    Highway Maintenance Workers$62,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Kenosha?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Kenosha, WI is $24.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.39 or more per hour.

    Is Kenosha above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Kenosha, WI is 7.5% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,160 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,090.