Construction Laborer Salary in San Antonio, TX
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The median construction laborer in the San Antonio area earns $39,390 a year ($18.94 an hour), 16% below the U.S. median ($47,120) and 3% below the Texas median ($40,620). Half of the 8,400 construction laborers there earn between $36,640 and $45,500.
| Annual pay | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,130 | $32,560 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $36,640 | $36,730 | $38,620 |
| Median | $39,390 | $40,620 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $45,500 | $46,950 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $51,190 | $56,930 | $78,090 |
| Average | $41,880 | $42,910 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 8,400 | 123,250 | 1,096,780 |
San Antonio, TX ranks 48th 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
- Houston, TX: $41,350
- 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: $57,010
- Carpenter: $48,900
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $48,750
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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.