Construction Laborers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $60,430 +29.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.05
10th percentile $43,200
90th percentile $89,440
Employed locally 7,140
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,200
    25th
    $48,030
    50th (median)
    $60,430
    75th
    $77,110
    90th
    $89,440

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 64% Median Construction Laborers salary is 36% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $77,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $98,800
    Electricians $75,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,800
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $81,330
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Sacramento, CA is $29.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.01 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Sacramento, CA is 29.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $43,200 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,030.