Construction Laborers Salary in St. George, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. George, UT

Median annual salary $44,760 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.52
10th percentile $31,630
90th percentile $59,760
Employed locally 1,860
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,630
    25th
    $36,210
    50th (median)
    $44,760
    75th
    $48,040
    90th
    $59,760

    St. George economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,411 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 59% Median Construction Laborers salary is 41% 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
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $60,650
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,060
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $51,730
    Connecticut $51,720
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $50,870
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,850

    Related occupations in St. George, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $47,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,220
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $54,530
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,580
    Electricians $55,250
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in St. George, UT is $21.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in St. George, UT is 4.2% 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 St. George?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $31,630 per year in St. George, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,210.