Construction Laborers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $40,370 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.41
10th percentile $30,720
90th percentile $54,960
Employed locally 2,160
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,720
    25th
    $37,220
    50th (median)
    $40,370
    75th
    $47,530
    90th
    $54,960

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 59% Median Construction Laborers salary is 41% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $61,740
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $57,130
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $50,820
    Kansas City, MO-KS $49,830
    Joplin, MO-KS $48,830
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $47,150

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,900
    Electricians $62,160
    Carpenters $49,630
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,980
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Wichita, KS is $19.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.67 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Wichita, KS is 13.6% 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?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $30,720 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,220.