Construction Laborers Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $39,800 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.13
10th percentile $32,030
90th percentile $54,520
Employed locally 590
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,030
    25th
    $36,150
    50th (median)
    $39,800
    75th
    $46,890
    90th
    $54,520

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 66% Median Construction Laborers salary is 34% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $48,650
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $46,990
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $45,330
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $44,610
    Flagstaff, AZ $44,530
    Tucson, AZ $43,270

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $45,850
    Electricians $56,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,360
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Yuma?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Yuma, AZ is $19.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.77 or more per hour.

    Is Yuma above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Yuma, AZ is 14.8% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $32,030 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,150.