Construction Laborers Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,850 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.45
10th percentile $37,050
90th percentile $77,540
Employed locally 1,880
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,050
    25th
    $44,470
    50th (median)
    $50,850
    75th
    $62,400
    90th
    $77,540

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,910
    Carpenters $57,500
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $68,560
    Electricians $63,540
    Highway Maintenance Workers $51,760
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in South Central Wisconsin is $24.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.86 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in South Central Wisconsin is 8.8% 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 Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,050 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,470.