Construction Laborer Salary in Minneapolis, MN
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The median construction laborer in the Minneapolis area earns $61,970 a year ($29.79 an hour), 32% above the U.S. median ($47,120) and 3% above the Minnesota median ($60,260). Half of the 17,330 construction laborers there earn between $50,280 and $83,490.
| Annual pay | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,860 | $42,950 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $50,280 | $48,420 | $38,620 |
| Median | $61,970 | $60,260 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $83,490 | $79,710 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $96,670 | $96,150 | $78,090 |
| Average | $67,800 | $64,740 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 17,330 | 28,530 | 1,096,780 |
Minneapolis, MN ranks 5th 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
- New York, NY: $61,270
- Chicago, IL: $60,890
- Sacramento, CA: $60,560
- Columbus, OH: $60,540
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- Electrician: $81,890
- Carpenter: $74,060
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $83,340
- Plumber: $101,630
- Construction Supervisor: $103,290
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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.