Construction Laborers Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $63,460 +35.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.51
10th percentile $36,600
90th percentile $96,110
Employed locally 1,090
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,600
    25th
    $45,500
    50th (median)
    $63,460
    75th
    $78,720
    90th
    $96,110

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 90% Median Construction Laborers salary is 10% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Illinois $64,890
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $64,310
    St. Louis, MO-IL $63,600
    Springfield, IL $62,520
    Bloomington, IL $61,950

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $77,980
    Electricians $87,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $96,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $80,840
    Highway Maintenance Workers $59,460
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $84,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Peoria, IL is $30.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.99 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Peoria, IL is 35.8% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,600 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,500.