Construction Laborers Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $53,430 +14.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.69
10th percentile $37,850
90th percentile $85,720
Employed locally 1,630
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,850
    25th
    $43,450
    50th (median)
    $53,430
    75th
    $73,520
    90th
    $85,720

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 60% Median Construction Laborers salary is 40% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $63,530
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,140
    California $60,540

    Related occupations in Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $63,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $84,240
    Electricians $74,800
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $78,670
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,360
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Stockton?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Stockton, CA is $25.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.33 or more per hour.

    Is Stockton above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Stockton, CA is 14.3% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,850 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,450.