Construction Laborers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $54,070 +15.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.00
10th percentile $40,050
90th percentile $79,810
Employed locally 7,540
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,050
    25th
    $46,900
    50th (median)
    $54,070
    75th
    $64,210
    90th
    $79,810

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 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
    Peoria, IL $63,460
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $61,870
    California $60,540
    Anchorage, AK $59,840
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $58,810
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,790

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $65,810
    Electricians $102,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $107,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $100,110
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $51,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $76,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Portland, OR-WA is $26.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.76 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Portland, OR-WA 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $40,050 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,900.