Construction Laborers Salary in Northwestern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,300 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.70
10th percentile $36,950
90th percentile $74,280
Employed locally 410
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,950
    25th
    $44,780
    50th (median)
    $49,300
    75th
    $58,040
    90th
    $74,280

    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 Northwestern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers$50,700
    Carpenters$50,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$69,460
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61,970
    Electricians$61,810
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$68,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Northwestern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Northwestern Wisconsin is $23.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.74 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Wisconsin above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Northwestern Wisconsin is 5.5% 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 Northwestern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,950 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,780.