Construction Laborers Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $62,520 +33.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.06
10th percentile $33,990
90th percentile $95,640
Employed locally 500
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,990
    25th
    $42,090
    50th (median)
    $62,520
    75th
    $74,260
    90th
    $95,640

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 84% Median Construction Laborers salary is 16% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Illinois $64,890
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $64,310
    St. Louis, MO-IL $63,600
    Peoria, IL $63,460
    Bloomington, IL $61,950

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $82,510
    Carpenters $72,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $88,070
    Roofers $76,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $99,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Springfield, IL is $30.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.70 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Springfield, IL is 33.8% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $33,990 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,090.