Construction Laborers Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $37,830 -19% vs national
Median hourly $18.19
10th percentile $34,490
90th percentile $47,800
Employed locally 1,470
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,490
    25th
    $35,960
    50th (median)
    $37,830
    75th
    $45,030
    90th
    $47,800

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 53% Median Construction Laborers salary is 47% 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
    Midland, TX $40,820
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $39,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $39,010
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,510
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,770
    Waco, TX $37,390

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $50,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,410
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $47,120
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,150
    Electricians $50,810
    Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $57,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Odessa?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Odessa, TX is $18.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.35 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Odessa, TX is 19% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $34,490 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,960.