Construction Laborers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $56,490 +20.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.16
10th percentile $40,180
90th percentile $89,280
Employed locally 1,060
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,180
    25th
    $46,480
    50th (median)
    $56,490
    75th
    $75,510
    90th
    $89,280

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 59% Median Construction Laborers salary is 41% 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 Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $63,040
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $90,050
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,790
    Electricians $75,780
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $64,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Santa Maria, CA is $27.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 20.9% 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $40,180 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,480.