Construction Laborers Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $44,650 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.46
10th percentile $31,520
90th percentile $49,620
Employed locally 670
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,520
    25th
    $38,520
    50th (median)
    $44,650
    75th
    $48,090
    90th
    $49,620

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $47,140
    Rapid City, SD $42,980
    Gadsden, AL $34,730

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$47,530
    Electricians$60,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,110
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$46,590
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$54,830
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $21.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 4.5% below 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 Falls?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $31,520 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,520.