Construction Laborers Salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

Median annual salary $47,140 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $61,250
Employed locally 550
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $41,120
    50th (median)
    $47,140
    75th
    $54,880
    90th
    $61,250

    Sioux City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,027 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
    California $60,540
    Columbia, MO $59,180
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $56,490
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,700

    Related occupations in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,970
    Carpenters $49,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,150
    Electricians $62,320
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,220
    Highway Maintenance Workers $53,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Sioux City?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.76 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux City above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is 0.9% 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 Sioux City?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,120.