Construction Laborers Salary in Redding, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $58,650 +25.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.20
10th percentile $40,130
90th percentile $85,260
Employed locally 560
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,130
    25th
    $47,850
    50th (median)
    $58,650
    75th
    $74,800
    90th
    $85,260

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 82% Median Construction Laborers salary is 18% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $63,530
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,140
    California $60,540

    Related occupations in Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $86,630
    Carpenters $63,030
    Electricians $71,820
    Roofers $61,430
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Redding?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Redding, CA is $28.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.76 or more per hour.

    Is Redding above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Redding, CA is 25.5% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $40,130 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,850.