Construction Laborers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $55,420 +18.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.64
10th percentile $39,670
90th percentile $80,970
Employed locally 4,510
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,670
    25th
    $47,250
    50th (median)
    $55,420
    75th
    $73,340
    90th
    $80,970

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 73% Median Construction Laborers salary is 27% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,350
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,060
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,920
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $56,710
    Appleton, WI $55,700
    Fond du Lac, WI $54,230

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $76,820
    Carpenters $62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,280
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $82,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,510
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $50,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Milwaukee, WI is $26.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.15 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 18.6% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $39,670 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,250.