Construction Laborers Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $50,720 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.39
10th percentile $37,700
90th percentile $74,310
Employed locally 1,240
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,700
    25th
    $45,050
    50th (median)
    $50,720
    75th
    $61,470
    90th
    $74,310

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $78,830
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $75,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,800
    Carpenters $57,560
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $72,500
    Highway Maintenance Workers $60,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Southeast Minnesota is $24.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Southeast Minnesota is 8.5% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,700 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,050.