Construction Laborers Salary in Punta Gorda, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Punta Gorda, FL

Median annual salary $39,830 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.15
10th percentile $33,250
90th percentile $51,710
Employed locally 710
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,250
    25th
    $37,090
    50th (median)
    $39,830
    75th
    $47,460
    90th
    $51,710

    Punta Gorda economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 60% Median Construction Laborers salary is 40% 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 Punta Gorda, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,220
    Carpenters $47,410
    Electricians $50,940
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,660
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,650
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Punta Gorda?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Punta Gorda, FL is $19.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.43 or more per hour.

    Is Punta Gorda above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Punta Gorda, FL is 14.8% 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 Punta Gorda?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $33,250 per year in Punta Gorda, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,090.