Construction Laborers Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $58,230 +24.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.99
10th percentile $39,160
90th percentile $97,560
Employed locally 11,920
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,160
    25th
    $45,760
    50th (median)
    $58,230
    75th
    $78,860
    90th
    $97,560

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 68% Median Construction Laborers salary is 32% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $65,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,920
    Electricians $73,970
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $61,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $79,150
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Riverside, CA is $27.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.19 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Riverside, CA is 24.6% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $39,160 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,760.