Construction Laborers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $63,530 +36% vs national
Median hourly $30.54
10th percentile $45,610
90th percentile $92,470
Employed locally 1,560
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,610
    25th
    $49,350
    50th (median)
    $63,530
    75th
    $80,190
    90th
    $92,470

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 62% Median Construction Laborers salary is 38% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,140
    California $60,540
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $60,430

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $81,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $100,390
    Electricians $79,700
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $82,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $65,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $98,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Santa Rosa, CA is $30.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 36% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $45,610 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,350.