Construction Laborers Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $39,890 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.18
10th percentile $31,680
90th percentile $56,130
Employed locally 4,780
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,680
    25th
    $36,840
    50th (median)
    $39,890
    75th
    $47,230
    90th
    $56,130

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 57% Median Construction Laborers salary is 43% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $49,920
    Kokomo, IN $46,990
    Tulsa, OK $43,160
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $40,330
    Oklahoma $40,020
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $38,410

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,640
    Electricians $60,490
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,720
    Sheet Metal Workers $64,420
    Carpenters $48,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Oklahoma City?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Oklahoma City, OK is $19.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.77 or more per hour.

    Is Oklahoma City above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 14.6% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $31,680 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,840.