Construction Laborers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $59,900 +28.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.80
10th percentile $44,430
90th percentile $91,460
Employed locally 610
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,430
    25th
    $47,650
    50th (median)
    $59,900
    75th
    $75,950
    90th
    $91,460

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 55% Median Construction Laborers salary is 45% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$72,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$86,630
    Electricians$76,940
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$69,350
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$59,560
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$74,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Santa Cruz, CA is $28.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.30 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 28.2% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $44,430 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,650.