Construction Laborers Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $51,310 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.67
10th percentile $37,400
90th percentile $74,670
Employed locally 430
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,400
    25th
    $46,550
    50th (median)
    $51,310
    75th
    $63,080
    90th
    $74,670

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 67% Median Construction Laborers salary is 33% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,350
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,060
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,920
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $56,710
    Appleton, WI $55,700
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $55,420

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $77,910
    Carpenters $49,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,730
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $78,250
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $81,100
    Highway Maintenance Workers $51,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Wausau, WI is $24.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.01 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Wausau, WI is 9.8% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,400 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,550.