Construction Laborers Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $34,780 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.72
10th percentile $27,640
90th percentile $46,290
Employed locally 260
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,640
    25th
    $30,430
    50th (median)
    $34,780
    75th
    $38,040
    90th
    $46,290

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 55% Median Construction Laborers salary is 45% 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
    Midland, TX $40,820
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $39,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $39,010
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,510
    Odessa, TX $37,830
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,770

    Related occupations in Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$58,870
    Electricians$46,950
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,720
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$41,810
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$43,720
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$38,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Wichita Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Wichita Falls, TX is $16.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.36 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita Falls above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 25.6% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $27,640 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,430.