Construction Laborers Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $48,030 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.09
10th percentile $34,330
90th percentile $61,130
Employed locally 610
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,330
    25th
    $38,810
    50th (median)
    $48,030
    75th
    $56,750
    90th
    $61,130

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 62% Median Construction Laborers salary is 38% 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
    Bloomington, IL $61,950
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,350
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,790
    Minnesota $58,720
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $55,420
    Missouri $53,840

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $59,330
    Electricians $60,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,580
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,670
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,000
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Traverse City, MI is $23.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.99 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Traverse City, MI is 2.8% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $34,330 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,810.