Construction Laborers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $47,930 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.04
10th percentile $37,450
90th percentile $60,780
Employed locally 620
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,450
    25th
    $42,050
    50th (median)
    $47,930
    75th
    $55,850
    90th
    $60,780

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 70% Median Construction Laborers salary is 30% 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
    Peoria, IL $63,460
    California $60,540
    Columbia, MO $59,180
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $56,490
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $55,700

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,010
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $84,130
    Electricians $64,700
    Carpenters $53,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,420
    Highway Maintenance Workers $56,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Waterloo, IA is $23.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.86 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Waterloo, IA is 2.6% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,450 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,050.