Construction Laborers Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,450 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.33
10th percentile $35,700
90th percentile $58,100
Employed locally 1,560
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,700
    25th
    $40,070
    50th (median)
    $46,450
    75th
    $49,740
    90th
    $58,100

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,720
    Highway Maintenance Workers $57,080
    Carpenters $47,580
    Electricians $63,850
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,570
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Southeast Iowa is $22.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.03 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Southeast Iowa is 0.6% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,700 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,070.