Construction Laborers Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,370 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.26
10th percentile $36,500
90th percentile $76,880
Employed locally 1,550
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,500
    25th
    $44,860
    50th (median)
    $48,370
    75th
    $59,690
    90th
    $76,880

    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 Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$51,260
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$62,260
    Electricians$66,350
    Highway Maintenance Workers$49,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$73,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Northeastern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Northeastern Wisconsin is $23.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.28 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Wisconsin above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 3.5% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,500 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,860.