Construction Laborers Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $60,370 +29.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.02
10th percentile $45,590
90th percentile $89,960
Employed locally 1,040
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,590
    25th
    $48,940
    50th (median)
    $60,370
    75th
    $78,670
    90th
    $89,960

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 60% Median Construction Laborers salary is 40% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $63,530
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,140
    California $60,540

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $101,600
    Carpenters $80,560
    Roofers $61,610
    Electricians $79,970
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $91,590
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Vallejo?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Vallejo, CA is $29.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.31 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Vallejo, CA is 29.2% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $45,590 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,940.