Construction Laborers Salary in South Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $46,020 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.13
10th percentile $35,680
90th percentile $61,780
Employed locally 1,110
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,680
    25th
    $38,090
    50th (median)
    $46,020
    75th
    $50,400
    90th
    $61,780

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers $47,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $70,180
    Carpenters $45,980
    Electricians $50,040
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $51,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in South Nebraska is $22.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in South Nebraska is 1.5% 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 South Nebraska?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,680 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,090.