Construction Laborers Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,620 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.30
10th percentile $37,080
90th percentile $76,620
Employed locally 910
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,080
    25th
    $45,590
    50th (median)
    $52,620
    75th
    $63,660
    90th
    $76,620

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$63,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,060
    Carpenters$49,300
    Highway Maintenance Workers$51,580
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$73,790
    Electricians$67,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Western Wisconsin is $25.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.90 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Western Wisconsin is 12.6% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,080 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,590.