Construction Laborers Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $60,650 +29.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.16
10th percentile $35,640
90th percentile $93,390
Employed locally 1,020
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,640
    25th
    $45,760
    50th (median)
    $60,650
    75th
    $72,590
    90th
    $93,390

    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 Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers$57,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$90,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$78,770
    Electricians$94,110
    Carpenters$67,000
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$75,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in South Illinois is $29.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in South Illinois is 29.8% 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 Illinois?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,640 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,760.