Construction Laborer Salary in Tampa, FL
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The median construction laborer in the Tampa area earns $43,750 a year ($21.03 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($47,120) and 1% below the Florida median ($44,030). Half of the 12,860 construction laborers there earn between $37,160 and $47,440.
| Annual pay | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,600 | $33,280 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $37,160 | $37,090 | $38,620 |
| Median | $43,750 | $44,030 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $47,440 | $47,970 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $59,110 | $58,900 | $78,090 |
| Average | $44,520 | $44,550 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 12,860 | 87,040 | 1,096,780 |
Tampa, FL ranks 41st 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
- Miami, FL: $45,520
- Jacksonville, FL: $43,480
- Orlando, FL: $40,880
- 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: $57,450
- Carpenter: $52,130
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $50,300
- Plumber: $52,000
- Construction Supervisor: $74,980
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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.