Construction Laborers Salary in Southwest Montana

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

Median annual salary $47,980 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.07
10th percentile $36,690
90th percentile $60,740
Employed locally 410
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,690
    25th
    $44,100
    50th (median)
    $47,980
    75th
    $58,000
    90th
    $60,740

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,090
    Carpenters $58,470
    Electricians $63,790
    Highway Maintenance Workers $61,090
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $75,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Southwest Montana is $23.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Southwest Montana is 2.7% 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 Montana?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,690 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,100.