Construction Laborers Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $58,130 +24.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.95
10th percentile $39,490
90th percentile $77,760
Employed locally 1,510
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,490
    25th
    $47,700
    50th (median)
    $58,130
    75th
    $62,590
    90th
    $77,760

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 77% Median Construction Laborers salary is 23% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,350
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,060
    Rochester, MN $57,710
    Mankato, MN $56,430
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $53,430
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,130

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $83,380
    Electricians $87,200
    Carpenters $61,580
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $78,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $93,230
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $60,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in St. Cloud, MN is $27.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.80 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in St. Cloud, MN is 24.4% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $39,490 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,700.