Construction Laborers Salary in South Bend, IN-MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI

Median annual salary $50,870 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.46
10th percentile $37,040
90th percentile $81,370
Employed locally 800
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,040
    25th
    $44,100
    50th (median)
    $50,870
    75th
    $68,390
    90th
    $81,370

    South Bend economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,385 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 78% Median Construction Laborers salary is 22% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Vineland, NJ $65,180
    Illinois $64,890
    Springfield, IL $62,520
    Bloomington, IL $61,950

    Related occupations in South Bend, IN-MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $64,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $84,690
    Carpenters $61,500
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $69,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $82,460
    Roofers $60,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in South Bend?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in South Bend, IN-MI is $24.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.42 or more per hour.

    Is South Bend above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in South Bend, IN-MI is 8.9% 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 South Bend?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,040 per year in South Bend, IN-MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,100.