Construction Laborers Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $43,160 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.75
10th percentile $31,660
90th percentile $61,730
Employed locally 4,050
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,660
    25th
    $36,800
    50th (median)
    $43,160
    75th
    $50,500
    90th
    $61,730

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $49,920
    Kokomo, IN $46,990
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $40,330
    Oklahoma $40,020
    Oklahoma City, OK $39,890
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $38,410

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,270
    Electricians $60,370
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,210
    Carpenters $48,100
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Tulsa, OK is $20.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.47 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Tulsa, OK is 7.6% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $31,660 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,800.