Construction Laborers Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $39,740 -15% vs national
Median hourly $19.10
10th percentile $31,390
90th percentile $56,420
Employed locally 1,770
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,390
    25th
    $35,940
    50th (median)
    $39,740
    75th
    $46,710
    90th
    $56,420

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 54% Median Construction Laborers salary is 46% 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 Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,380
    Electricians $48,860
    Carpenters $46,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,260
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $44,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Pensacola?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Pensacola, FL is $19.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.55 or more per hour.

    Is Pensacola above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Pensacola, FL is 15% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $31,390 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,940.