Construction Laborers Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $31,250 -33.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.02
10th percentile $28,060
90th percentile $44,880
Employed locally 370
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,060
    25th
    $30,050
    50th (median)
    $31,250
    75th
    $36,940
    90th
    $44,880

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 50% Median Construction Laborers salary is 50% 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
    Midland, TX $40,820
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $39,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $39,010
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,510
    Odessa, TX $37,830
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,770

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $45,320
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $42,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,390
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $36,570
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,640
    Carpenters $45,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Laredo?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Laredo, TX is $15.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.29 or more per hour.

    Is Laredo above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Laredo, TX is 33.1% below 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $28,060 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,050.