Construction Laborers Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $50,350 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.21
10th percentile $38,680
90th percentile $76,350
Employed locally 2,330
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,680
    25th
    $45,900
    50th (median)
    $50,350
    75th
    $62,470
    90th
    $76,350

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $61,250
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $67,170
    Electricians $73,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $82,350
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,910
    Highway Maintenance Workers $60,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Northwest Minnesota is $24.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Northwest Minnesota is 7.7% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $38,680 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,900.