Construction Laborers Salary in Texarkana, TX-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Texarkana, TX-AR

Median annual salary $35,490 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.06
10th percentile $27,630
90th percentile $48,090
Employed locally 360
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,630
    25th
    $30,530
    50th (median)
    $35,490
    75th
    $39,180
    90th
    $48,090

    Texarkana economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,046 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 64% Median Construction Laborers salary is 36% 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
    Midland, TX $40,820
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $39,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $39,010
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,510
    Odessa, TX $37,830
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,770

    Related occupations in Texarkana, TX-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $58,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $59,360
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,260
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $39,630
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,250
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Texarkana?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Texarkana, TX-AR is $17.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.77 or more per hour.

    Is Texarkana above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Texarkana, TX-AR is 24.1% 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 Texarkana?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $27,630 per year in Texarkana, TX-AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,530.