Construction Laborers Salary in Niles, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Niles, MI

Median annual salary $46,960 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.58
10th percentile $35,410
90th percentile $62,720
Employed locally 310
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,410
    25th
    $38,150
    50th (median)
    $46,960
    75th
    $59,800
    90th
    $62,720

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 74% Median Construction Laborers salary is 26% 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
    Bloomington, IL $61,950
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,350
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,790
    Minnesota $58,720
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $55,420
    Missouri $53,840

    Related occupations in Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $57,710
    Electricians $71,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,550
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,130
    Highway Maintenance Workers $54,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Niles?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Niles, MI is $22.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.95 or more per hour.

    Is Niles above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Niles, MI is 0.5% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,410 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,150.