Construction Laborers Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $54,050 +15.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.99
10th percentile $38,200
90th percentile $75,950
Employed locally 650
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,200
    25th
    $46,070
    50th (median)
    $54,050
    75th
    $75,040
    90th
    $75,950

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 74% Median Construction Laborers salary is 26% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,350
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,060
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,920
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $56,710
    Appleton, WI $55,700
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $55,420

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$82,760
    Electricians$76,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$90,880
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$80,360
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$62,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$66,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Oshkosh?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Oshkosh, WI is $25.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.73 or more per hour.

    Is Oshkosh above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Oshkosh, WI is 15.7% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $38,200 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,070.