Construction Laborers Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $46,660 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.43
10th percentile $34,780
90th percentile $61,300
Employed locally 1,020
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,780
    25th
    $38,160
    50th (median)
    $46,660
    75th
    $54,340
    90th
    $61,300

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $61,120
    Carpenters $56,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,260
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,560
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $50,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Southern Michigan is $22.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Southern Michigan is 0.1% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $34,780 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,160.