Construction Laborers Salary in Lawton, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawton, OK

Median annual salary $35,320 -24.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.98
10th percentile $26,200
90th percentile $53,480
Employed locally 210
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,200
    25th
    $31,530
    50th (median)
    $35,320
    75th
    $44,400
    90th
    $53,480

    Lawton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,060 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 60% Median Construction Laborers salary is 40% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $49,920
    Kokomo, IN $46,990
    Tulsa, OK $43,160
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $40,330
    Oklahoma $40,020
    Oklahoma City, OK $39,890

    Related occupations in Lawton, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$44,830
    Electricians$73,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$59,720
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$51,560
    Carpenters$49,060
    Highway Maintenance Workers$40,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Lawton?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Lawton, OK is $16.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.80 or more per hour.

    Is Lawton above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Lawton, OK is 24.4% 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 Lawton?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $26,200 per year in Lawton, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,530.