Construction Laborer Salary in Houston, TX
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The median construction laborer in the Houston area earns $41,350 a year ($19.88 an hour), 12% below the U.S. median ($47,120) and 2% above the Texas median ($40,620). Half of the 34,080 construction laborers there earn between $37,070 and $47,590.
| Annual pay | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,880 | $32,560 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $37,070 | $36,730 | $38,620 |
| Median | $41,350 | $40,620 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $47,590 | $46,950 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $58,310 | $56,930 | $78,090 |
| Average | $43,850 | $42,910 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 34,080 | 123,250 | 1,096,780 |
Houston, TX ranks 45th 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
- Austin, TX: $44,000
- Dallas, TX: $43,960
- 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: $59,180
- Carpenter: $49,670
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $51,040
- Plumber: $61,300
- Construction Supervisor: $76,020
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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.