Construction Laborers Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $49,620 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.86
10th percentile $37,980
90th percentile $79,070
Employed locally 790
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,980
    25th
    $44,140
    50th (median)
    $49,620
    75th
    $61,610
    90th
    $79,070

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 71% Median Construction Laborers salary is 29% 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $58,190
    Electricians $71,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,690
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $46,600
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $42,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Visalia?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Visalia, CA is $23.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.06 or more per hour.

    Is Visalia above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Visalia, CA is 6.2% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,980 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,140.