Construction Laborers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $53,430 +14.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.69
10th percentile $36,220
90th percentile $78,870
Employed locally 2,520
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,220
    25th
    $46,220
    50th (median)
    $53,430
    75th
    $64,640
    90th
    $78,870

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 62% Median Construction Laborers salary is 38% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,350
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,060
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,920
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $56,710
    Appleton, WI $55,700
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $55,420

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $62,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,470
    Electricians $77,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $99,450
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $75,610
    Highway Maintenance Workers $60,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Madison, WI is $25.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.68 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Madison, WI is 14.3% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,220 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,220.