Construction Laborers Salary in West South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,940 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.16
10th percentile $29,750
90th percentile $47,110
Employed locally 200
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,750
    25th
    $35,870
    50th (median)
    $41,940
    75th
    $44,970
    90th
    $47,110

    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 South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers $47,290
    Carpenters $41,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,210
    Electricians $52,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,080
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $44,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in West South Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in West South Dakota is $20.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.13 or more per hour.

    Is West South Dakota above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in West South Dakota is 10.3% 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 West South Dakota?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,750 per year in West South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,870.