Construction Laborers Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $55,330 +18.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.60
10th percentile $38,780
90th percentile $95,670
Employed locally 400
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,780
    25th
    $45,700
    50th (median)
    $55,330
    75th
    $75,450
    90th
    $95,670

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 85% Median Construction Laborers salary is 15% 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 Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $64,140
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,860
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,590
    Electricians $64,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $72,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Merced, CA is $26.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.74 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Merced, CA is 18.4% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $38,780 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,700.