Construction Laborers Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,550 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.86
10th percentile $35,260
90th percentile $61,390
Employed locally 1,690
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,260
    25th
    $38,170
    50th (median)
    $47,550
    75th
    $58,820
    90th
    $61,390

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $56,000
    Carpenters $48,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,160
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Northern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Northern Indiana is $22.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.05 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Indiana above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Northern Indiana is 1.8% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,260 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,170.