Average salary, compensation, and wages for Construction laborers in the United StatesMedian hourly earnings of construction laborers in 2002 were $11.90. The middle 50 percent earned between $9.33 and $17.06. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $7.58, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $23.36. Median hourly earnings in the industries employing the largest number of construction laborers in 2002 were as follows:
Earnings for construction laborers can be reduced by poor weather or by downturns in construction activity, which sometimes result in layoffs. Apprentices or helpers usually start at about 50 percent of the wage rate paid to experienced workers. Pay increases as apprentices gain experience and learn new skills. Some laborers belong to the Laborers� International Union of North America. More information on Construction laborers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Construction laborers occupation Number of Construction laborers in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Construction laborers Working conditions for Construction laborers Significant points for Construction laborers Training requirements for Construction laborers Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |