Construction Laborers Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $45,800 -2% vs national
Median hourly $22.02
10th percentile $35,870
90th percentile $59,830
Employed locally 1,630
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,870
    25th
    $39,220
    50th (median)
    $45,800
    75th
    $49,660
    90th
    $59,830

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$69,560
    Electricians$60,940
    Highway Maintenance Workers$57,670
    Carpenters$47,920
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$57,330
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Northwest Iowa is $22.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Northwest Iowa is 2% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,870 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,220.