Construction Laborers Salary in Mid Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,950 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.09
10th percentile $34,910
90th percentile $60,700
Employed locally 1,320
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,910
    25th
    $37,860
    50th (median)
    $45,950
    75th
    $51,620
    90th
    $60,700

    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 Mid Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $62,270
    Carpenters $55,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,750
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,370
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $53,590
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Mid Michigan is $22.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Mid Michigan is 1.7% 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 Mid Michigan?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $34,910 per year in Mid Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,860.