Construction Laborer Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median construction laborer in the Milwaukee area earns $57,430 a year ($27.61 an hour), 22% above the U.S. median ($47,120) and 2% above the Wisconsin median ($56,100). Half of the 4,740 construction laborers there earn between $46,120 and $78,050.
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,280 | $37,990 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $46,120 | $46,060 | $38,620 |
| Median | $57,430 | $56,100 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $78,050 | $72,130 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $83,510 | $80,920 | $78,090 |
| Average | $59,610 | $57,960 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 4,740 | 20,330 | 1,096,780 |
Milwaukee, WI 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
- 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: $77,800
- Carpenter: $63,910
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $79,430
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- Construction Supervisor: $91,760
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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.