Construction Laborers Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $50,340 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.20
10th percentile $36,650
90th percentile $71,360
Employed locally 1,760
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,650
    25th
    $45,770
    50th (median)
    $50,340
    75th
    $60,210
    90th
    $71,360

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $48,590
    Electricians $66,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,970
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,130
    Highway Maintenance Workers $60,900
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Southwest Minnesota is $24.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Southwest Minnesota is 7.7% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,650 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,770.