Construction Laborers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $49,600 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.85
10th percentile $38,000
90th percentile $76,080
Employed locally 1,480
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,000
    25th
    $44,980
    50th (median)
    $49,600
    75th
    $59,160
    90th
    $76,080

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 65% Median Construction Laborers salary is 35% 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
    Peoria, IL $63,460
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $61,870
    California $60,540
    Anchorage, AK $59,840
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $58,810
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,790

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$50,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$92,660
    Electricians$82,740
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$66,700
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47,960
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$79,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Salem, OR is $23.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.90 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Salem, OR is 6.1% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $38,000 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,980.