Construction Laborers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $43,270 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.80
10th percentile $35,490
90th percentile $56,510
Employed locally 2,510
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,490
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $43,270
    75th
    $46,940
    90th
    $56,510

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $48,650
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $46,990
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $45,330
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $44,610
    Flagstaff, AZ $44,530
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $41,120

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,370
    Carpenters $47,720
    Electricians $56,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,100
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,210
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Tucson, AZ is $20.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.05 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Tucson, AZ is 7.4% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,490 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.