Construction Laborers Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $37,480 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.02
10th percentile $28,880
90th percentile $66,170
Employed locally 560
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,880
    25th
    $34,320
    50th (median)
    $37,480
    75th
    $45,560
    90th
    $66,170

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,560
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $46,140
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $47,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $42,940
    Highway Maintenance Workers $36,930
    Electricians $56,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Southwest Oklahoma is $18.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 19.8% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $28,880 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,320.