Construction Laborers Salary in Northeast Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $44,400 -5% vs national
Median hourly $21.35
10th percentile $31,820
90th percentile $58,690
Employed locally 750
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,820
    25th
    $36,900
    50th (median)
    $44,400
    75th
    $47,840
    90th
    $58,690

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $57,850
    Highway Maintenance Workers $47,680
    Carpenters $47,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,030
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,960
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Northeast Nebraska is $21.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Northeast Nebraska is 5% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $31,820 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,900.