Construction Laborers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$46,730
↑ 57.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Construction Laborers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Construction Laborers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 57.2% since 2011 ($29,730 → $46,730)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $46,730
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,730 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $45,300 | +11.2% |
| 2022 | $40,750 | +7.9% |
| 2021 | $37,770 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | $37,890 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | $36,860 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | $35,800 | +3.7% |
| 2017 | $34,530 | +3.3% |
| 2016 | $33,430 | +4.8% |
| 2015 | $31,910 | +2.6% |
| 2014 | $31,090 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | $30,460 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | $29,990 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | $29,730 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.