Construction Laborers Salary in South Florida

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

Median annual salary $43,290 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.81
10th percentile $35,120
90th percentile $61,250
Employed locally 930
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,120
    25th
    $37,220
    50th (median)
    $43,290
    75th
    $48,260
    90th
    $61,250

    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 Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,110
    Carpenters $50,160
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,530
    Electricians $51,810
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in South Florida is $20.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in South Florida is 7.4% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,120 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,220.