Construction Laborers Salary in Terre Haute, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Terre Haute, IN

Median annual salary $47,030 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.61
10th percentile $35,210
90th percentile $61,860
Employed locally 470
National median $46,730

Compare Construction Laborers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Terre Haute, IN stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Construction Laborers
in
Terre Haute, IN
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,210
    25th
    $37,790
    50th (median)
    $47,030
    75th
    $54,920
    90th
    $61,860

    Terre Haute economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,380 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 85% Median Construction Laborers salary is 15% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Vineland, NJ $65,180
    Illinois $64,890
    Springfield, IL $62,520
    Bloomington, IL $61,950

    Related occupations in Terre Haute, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$88,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,350
    Electricians$77,730
    Carpenters$55,250
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61,130
    Highway Maintenance Workers$44,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Terre Haute?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Terre Haute, IN is $22.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.81 or more per hour.

    Is Terre Haute above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Terre Haute, IN is 0.6% 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 Terre Haute?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,210 per year in Terre Haute, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,790.