Construction Laborers Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $57,350 +22.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.57
10th percentile $43,490
90th percentile $85,500
Employed locally 780
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,490
    25th
    $46,320
    50th (median)
    $57,350
    75th
    $72,030
    90th
    $85,500

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 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
    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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $74,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $92,300
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $56,820
    Electricians $77,890
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,580
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $79,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Salinas, CA is $27.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.61 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Salinas, CA is 22.7% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $43,490 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,320.