Construction Laborers Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $46,090 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.16
10th percentile $34,600
90th percentile $60,010
Employed locally 600
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,600
    25th
    $39,160
    50th (median)
    $46,090
    75th
    $50,720
    90th
    $60,010

    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 Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers $54,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,670
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $54,310
    Carpenters $47,300
    Electricians $58,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Southwest Iowa is $22.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Southwest Iowa is 1.4% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $34,600 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,160.