Construction Laborers Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $60,350 +29.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.01
10th percentile $41,730
90th percentile $91,800
Employed locally 15,910
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,730
    25th
    $49,940
    50th (median)
    $60,350
    75th
    $77,860
    90th
    $91,800

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 61% Median Construction Laborers salary is 39% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,060
    St. Cloud, MN $58,130
    Rochester, MN $57,710
    Mankato, MN $56,430
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $53,430
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,130

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $75,710
    Electricians $95,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $101,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $97,020
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $81,770
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $29.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.48 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 29.1% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $41,730 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,940.