Construction Laborer Salary in Indianapolis, IN
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The median construction laborer in the Indianapolis area earns $51,040 a year ($24.54 an hour), 8% above the U.S. median ($47,120) and 2% above the Indiana median ($50,070). Half of the 9,840 construction laborers there earn between $45,760 and $62,580.
| Annual pay | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,520 | $36,570 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $45,760 | $44,270 | $38,620 |
| Median | $51,040 | $50,070 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $62,580 | $62,240 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $71,260 | $74,740 | $78,090 |
| Average | $54,420 | $54,060 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 9,840 | 28,600 | 1,096,780 |
Indianapolis, IN ranks 22nd 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
- Chicago, IL: $60,890
- Sacramento, CA: $60,560
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- Electrician: $65,130
- Carpenter: $65,070
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $82,190
- Plumber: $76,980
- Construction Supervisor: $85,300
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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.