Construction Laborer Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median construction laborer in the Detroit area earns $57,430 a year ($27.61 an hour), 22% above the U.S. median ($47,120) and 16% above the Michigan median ($49,590). Half of the 11,610 construction laborers there earn between $46,280 and $62,490.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,590 | $37,220 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $46,280 | $44,750 | $38,620 |
| Median | $57,430 | $49,590 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $62,490 | $61,730 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $72,520 | $69,890 | $78,090 |
| Average | $55,960 | $53,130 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 11,610 | 28,490 | 1,096,780 |
Detroit, MI ranks 14th 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
- Grand Rapids, MI: $47,780
- 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
- Chicago, IL: $60,890
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- Electrician: $81,990
- Carpenter: $65,810
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $68,130
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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.