Construction Laborer Salary in Grand Rapids, MI
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The median construction laborer in the Grand Rapids area earns $47,780 a year ($22.97 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($47,120) and 4% below the Michigan median ($49,590). Half of the 3,990 construction laborers there earn between $42,000 and $59,850.
| Annual pay | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,580 | $37,220 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $42,000 | $44,750 | $38,620 |
| Median | $47,780 | $49,590 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $59,850 | $61,730 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $66,570 | $69,890 | $78,090 |
| Average | $51,510 | $53,130 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 3,990 | 28,490 | 1,096,780 |
Grand Rapids, MI ranks 28th 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
- Detroit, MI: $57,430
- 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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Similar jobs in Grand Rapids, MI
- Electrician: $62,240
- Carpenter: $59,000
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $63,850
- Plumber: $80,440
- Construction Supervisor: $75,350
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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.