Construction Laborers Salary in Victoria, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Victoria, TX

Median annual salary $37,120 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.85
10th percentile $30,750
90th percentile $45,930
Employed locally 360
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,750
    25th
    $32,930
    50th (median)
    $37,120
    75th
    $38,490
    90th
    $45,930

    Victoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 53% Median Construction Laborers salary is 47% 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 Victoria, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,910
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $57,050
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $46,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,550
    Electricians $51,630
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Victoria?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Victoria, TX is $17.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.68 or more per hour.

    Is Victoria above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Victoria, TX is 20.6% 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 Victoria?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $30,750 per year in Victoria, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,930.