Construction Laborers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,630 +23.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.71
10th percentile $34,780
90th percentile $100,040
Employed locally 940
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,780
    25th
    $44,810
    50th (median)
    $57,630
    75th
    $77,450
    90th
    $100,040

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $76,260
    Carpenters $62,660
    Highway Maintenance Workers $53,430
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,000
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $94,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Northwest Illinois is $27.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.71 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Northwest Illinois is 23.3% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $34,780 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,810.