Construction Laborers Salary in Northeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $50,320 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.19
10th percentile $32,420
90th percentile $79,640
Employed locally 740
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,420
    25th
    $45,680
    50th (median)
    $50,320
    75th
    $66,420
    90th
    $79,640

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $60,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $86,060
    Highway Maintenance Workers $60,900
    Electricians $78,420
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $76,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Northeast Minnesota is $24.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Northeast Minnesota is 7.7% 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $32,420 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,680.