Construction Laborers Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $50,330 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.20
10th percentile $36,730
90th percentile $73,150
Employed locally 760
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,730
    25th
    $43,840
    50th (median)
    $50,330
    75th
    $60,720
    90th
    $73,150

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 84% Median Construction Laborers salary is 16% 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 Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $76,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,240
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $79,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,280
    Carpenters $59,420
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Lafayette, IN is $24.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.59 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Lafayette, IN is 7.7% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,730 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,840.