Construction Laborers Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,270 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.21
10th percentile $35,460
90th percentile $63,440
Employed locally 2,140
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,460
    25th
    $39,940
    50th (median)
    $48,270
    75th
    $58,750
    90th
    $63,440

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,250
    Electricians $66,560
    Carpenters $51,920
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,180
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Southern Indiana is $23.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.12 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Southern Indiana is 3.3% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,460 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,940.