Construction Laborers Salary in Midland, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, TX

Median annual salary $40,820 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.63
10th percentile $34,850
90th percentile $55,750
Employed locally 2,010
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,850
    25th
    $37,030
    50th (median)
    $40,820
    75th
    $46,530
    90th
    $55,750

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 44% Median Construction Laborers salary is 56% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $39,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $39,010
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,510
    Odessa, TX $37,830
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,770
    Waco, TX $37,390

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $48,170
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $51,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,530
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,450
    Electricians $59,380
    Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $64,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Midland?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Midland, TX is $19.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.89 or more per hour.

    Is Midland above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Midland, TX is 12.6% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $34,850 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,030.