Construction Laborers Salary in Muncie, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muncie, IN

Median annual salary $46,820 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.51
10th percentile $34,000
90th percentile $66,280
Employed locally 220
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,000
    25th
    $37,350
    50th (median)
    $46,820
    75th
    $57,590
    90th
    $66,280

    Muncie economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 82% Median Construction Laborers salary is 18% 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 Muncie, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $48,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,310
    Electricians $62,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,840
    Highway Maintenance Workers $50,200
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Muncie?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Muncie, IN is $22.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.63 or more per hour.

    Is Muncie above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Muncie, IN is 0.2% 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 Muncie?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $34,000 per year in Muncie, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,350.