Construction Laborers Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $56,430 +20.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.13
10th percentile $38,530
90th percentile $77,270
Employed locally 390
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,530
    25th
    $47,540
    50th (median)
    $56,430
    75th
    $63,320
    90th
    $77,270

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 76% Median Construction Laborers salary is 24% 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
    St. Cloud, MN $58,130
    Rochester, MN $57,710
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $53,430
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,130

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$82,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$83,180
    Carpenters$61,660
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$79,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$74,800
    Highway Maintenance Workers$60,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Mankato, MN is $27.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.78 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Mankato, MN is 20.8% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $38,530 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,540.