Construction Laborers Salary in Northwest Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $43,200 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.77
10th percentile $30,330
90th percentile $59,340
Employed locally 260
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,330
    25th
    $37,080
    50th (median)
    $43,200
    75th
    $48,900
    90th
    $59,340

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers $43,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,350
    Carpenters $47,020
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,340
    Electricians $54,450
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Northwest Nebraska is $20.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Northwest Nebraska is 7.6% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $30,330 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,080.