Construction Laborers Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $58,790 +25.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.26
10th percentile $37,190
90th percentile $76,260
Employed locally 490
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,190
    25th
    $45,150
    50th (median)
    $58,790
    75th
    $69,390
    90th
    $76,260

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 83% Median Construction Laborers salary is 17% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Vineland, NJ $65,180
    Illinois $64,890
    Springfield, IL $62,520
    Bloomington, IL $61,950

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$79,660
    Electricians$63,110
    Highway Maintenance Workers$47,300
    Carpenters$60,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Michigan City?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Michigan City, IN is $28.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.63 or more per hour.

    Is Michigan City above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Michigan City, IN is 25.8% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,190 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,150.