Construction Laborer Salary in Riverside, CA
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The median construction laborer in the Riverside area earns $59,500 a year ($28.61 an hour), 26% above the U.S. median ($47,120) and 1% below the California median ($60,270). Half of the 12,120 construction laborers there earn between $46,940 and $77,730.
| Annual pay | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,690 | $40,950 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $46,940 | $48,140 | $38,620 |
| Median | $59,500 | $60,270 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $77,730 | $78,520 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $96,080 | $93,620 | $78,090 |
| Average | $65,580 | $64,870 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 12,120 | 88,240 | 1,096,780 |
Riverside, CA ranks 11th 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
- Sacramento, CA: $60,560
- 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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- Electrician: $72,790
- Carpenter: $70,880
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $78,720
- Plumber: $63,920
- Construction Supervisor: $82,710
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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.