Construction Laborers Salary in Saginaw, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Saginaw, MI

Median annual salary $46,760 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.48
10th percentile $34,210
90th percentile $60,530
Employed locally 490
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,210
    25th
    $37,250
    50th (median)
    $46,760
    75th
    $54,480
    90th
    $60,530

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 80% Median Construction Laborers salary is 20% 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
    Bloomington, IL $61,950
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,350
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,790
    Minnesota $58,720
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $55,420
    Missouri $53,840

    Related occupations in Saginaw, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $59,290
    Electricians $63,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $77,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,170
    Highway Maintenance Workers $53,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Saginaw?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Saginaw, MI is $22.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.25 or more per hour.

    Is Saginaw above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Saginaw, MI is 0.1% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $34,210 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,250.