Construction Laborers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $51,490 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.75
10th percentile $39,280
90th percentile $84,300
Employed locally 2,700
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,280
    25th
    $45,930
    50th (median)
    $51,490
    75th
    $67,350
    90th
    $84,300

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 61% Median Construction Laborers salary is 39% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,900
    Carson City, NV $48,820
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $48,110
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $47,130
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $43,490
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $43,470

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $63,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,980
    Electricians $63,710
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $78,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,620
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $52,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Reno, NV is $24.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.03 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Reno, NV is 10.2% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $39,280 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,930.