Construction Laborers Salary in Port St. Lucie, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Port St. Lucie, FL

Median annual salary $38,700 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.61
10th percentile $29,640
90th percentile $57,200
Employed locally 1,920
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,640
    25th
    $36,160
    50th (median)
    $38,700
    75th
    $46,960
    90th
    $57,200

    Port St. Lucie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 53% Median Construction Laborers salary is 47% 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 Port St. Lucie, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,450
    Carpenters $47,250
    Electricians $53,100
    Roofers $44,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,540
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Port St. Lucie?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Port St. Lucie, FL is $18.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.70 or more per hour.

    Is Port St. Lucie above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Port St. Lucie, FL is 17.2% 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 Port St. Lucie?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,640 per year in Port St. Lucie, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,160.