Construction Laborers Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $43,970 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.14
10th percentile $34,880
90th percentile $59,050
Employed locally 15,760
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,880
    25th
    $37,810
    50th (median)
    $43,970
    75th
    $48,720
    90th
    $59,050

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 60% Median Construction Laborers salary is 40% 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
    Flint, MI $48,970
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $45,160
    Flagstaff, AZ $44,530
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $43,290
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $42,430
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $42,270

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,560
    Electricians $56,080
    Carpenters $48,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,080
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $47,000
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Miami, FL is $21.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.86 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Miami, FL is 5.9% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $34,880 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,810.