Construction Laborers Salary in West Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,910 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.52
10th percentile $34,200
90th percentile $76,080
Employed locally 1,000
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,200
    25th
    $39,090
    50th (median)
    $48,910
    75th
    $66,660
    90th
    $76,080

    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

    Related occupations in West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers $52,790
    Electricians $76,160
    Carpenters $57,720
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $70,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,360
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $67,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in West Central Illinois is $23.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.80 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in West Central Illinois is 4.7% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $34,200 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,090.