Construction Laborer Salary in Austin, TX
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The median construction laborer in the Austin area earns $44,000 a year ($21.15 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($47,120) and 8% above the Texas median ($40,620). Half of the 11,140 construction laborers there earn between $38,150 and $48,100.
| Annual pay | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,920 | $32,560 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $38,150 | $36,730 | $38,620 |
| Median | $44,000 | $40,620 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $48,100 | $46,950 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $58,950 | $56,930 | $78,090 |
| Average | $44,360 | $42,910 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 11,140 | 123,250 | 1,096,780 |
Austin, TX ranks 39th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for construction laborer pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($72,610).
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Check my payConstruction laborer pay in other cities
- Dallas, TX: $43,960
- Houston, TX: $41,350
- San Antonio, TX: $39,390
- San Francisco, CA: $72,610
- San Jose, CA: $68,470
- St. Louis, MO: $64,500
- Boston, MA: $63,420
- Minneapolis, MN: $61,970
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- Electrician: $60,390
- Carpenter: $50,260
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $50,960
- Plumber: $62,810
- Construction Supervisor: $77,800
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.