Construction Laborers Salary in Panama City, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL

Median annual salary $38,470 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.49
10th percentile $30,440
90th percentile $57,480
Employed locally 1,100
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,440
    25th
    $35,350
    50th (median)
    $38,470
    75th
    $46,530
    90th
    $57,480

    Panama City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,834 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
    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 Panama City, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,030
    Electricians $48,430
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,010
    Carpenters $47,190
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $44,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Panama City, FL is $18.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Panama City, FL is 17.7% 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 Panama City?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $30,440 per year in Panama City, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,350.