Construction Laborers Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,740 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.55
10th percentile $35,180
90th percentile $57,370
Employed locally 870
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,180
    25th
    $37,050
    50th (median)
    $42,740
    75th
    $48,010
    90th
    $57,370

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $47,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,590
    Electricians $58,260
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,680
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,240
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $44,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Maryland is $20.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.11 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Maryland is 8.5% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,180 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,050.