Construction Laborers Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $37,160 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.86
10th percentile $29,720
90th percentile $50,660
Employed locally 1,140
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,720
    25th
    $33,960
    50th (median)
    $37,160
    75th
    $45,760
    90th
    $50,660

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 63% Median Construction Laborers salary is 37% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Flint, MI $48,970
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $45,160
    Flagstaff, AZ $44,530
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $43,970
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $43,290
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $42,430

    Related occupations in Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,890
    Carpenters $44,680
    Electricians $48,170
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $44,810
    Roofers $43,950
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Ocala?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Ocala, FL is $17.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.56 or more per hour.

    Is Ocala above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Ocala, FL is 20.5% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,720 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,960.