Construction Laborers Salary in Kokomo, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kokomo, IN

Median annual salary $46,990 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.59
10th percentile $34,820
90th percentile $63,160
Employed locally 170
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,820
    25th
    $38,520
    50th (median)
    $46,990
    75th
    $58,100
    90th
    $63,160

    Kokomo economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,496 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 75% Median Construction Laborers salary is 25% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Vineland, NJ $65,180
    Illinois $64,890
    Springfield, IL $62,520
    Bloomington, IL $61,950

    Related occupations in Kokomo, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $89,000
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $89,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,340
    Carpenters $59,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Kokomo?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Kokomo, IN is $22.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.72 or more per hour.

    Is Kokomo above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Kokomo, IN is 0.6% 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 Kokomo?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $34,820 per year in Kokomo, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,520.