Construction Laborer Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median construction laborer in the Chicago area earns $60,890 a year ($29.27 an hour), 29% above the U.S. median ($47,120) and about the same as the Illinois median ($60,690). Half of the 26,690 construction laborers there earn between $46,290 and $100,750.
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,100 | $38,880 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $46,290 | $46,040 | $38,620 |
| Median | $60,890 | $60,690 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $100,750 | $95,240 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $105,500 | $105,040 | $78,090 |
| Average | $69,180 | $67,620 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 26,690 | 35,940 | 1,096,780 |
Chicago, IL ranks 7th 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
- San Francisco, CA: $72,610
- San Jose, CA: $68,470
- St. Louis, MO: $64,500
- Boston, MA: $63,420
- Minneapolis, MN: $61,970
- New York, NY: $61,270
- Sacramento, CA: $60,560
- Columbus, OH: $60,540
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- Electrician: $102,350
- Carpenter: $80,440
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $103,100
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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.