Construction Laborers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $59,540 +27.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.62
10th percentile $40,930
90th percentile $92,490
Employed locally 21,240
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,930
    25th
    $47,340
    50th (median)
    $59,540
    75th
    $77,810
    90th
    $92,490

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 64% Median Construction Laborers salary is 36% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $63,530
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,140
    California $60,540

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $73,840
    Electricians $76,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $65,110
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,040
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $93,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Los Angeles, CA is $28.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.99 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 27.4% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $40,930 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,340.