Construction Laborers Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,690 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.45
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $59,650
Employed locally 1,160
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $39,730
    50th (median)
    $46,690
    75th
    $52,280
    90th
    $59,650

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,350
    Highway Maintenance Workers $55,030
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,940
    Electricians $60,050
    Carpenters $49,400
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Northeast Iowa is $22.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.90 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Northeast Iowa is 0.1% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,730.