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Construction Laborers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Construction Laborers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$60,270
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.4% vs 2024
$64,870
Mean Salary
$60,270
Median Salary
$28.98
Hourly Rate
88,240 people work as Construction Laborers in California
Construction Laborers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Construction Laborers in California earn a median salary of $60,270 per year ($5,022/month).
This is 22.3% above the national average of $49,295.
California ranks #5 out of 51 states for Construction Laborers pay.
Approximately 88,240 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 0.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Construction Laborers
Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers.
Top Skills
Speaking
3.25
Active Listening
3.12
Coordination
3.12
Operation and Control
3.12
Operations Monitoring
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Building and Construction
3.98
Public Safety and Security
3.17
Mechanical
3.03
Customer and Personal Service
2.79
Education and Training
2.36
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(34.9% of workers)
Salaries for Construction Laborers in California range from $40,950 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $93,620 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,140 and $78,520.
Median $60,270
P10: $40,950P25: $48,140P75: $78,520P90: $93,620
10th
$40,950
25th
$48,140
Median
$60,270
75th
$78,520
90th
$93,620
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$40,950
$19.69
$3,412
25th Percentile
$48,140
$23.14
$4,011
Median (50th)
$60,270
$28.98
$5,022
75th Percentile
$78,520
$37.75
$6,543
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$93,620
$45.01
$7,801
Note: The mean (average) salary of $64,870 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Construction Laborers make in California?
The median annual salary for Construction Laborers in California is $60,270 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $64,870.
What is the salary range for a Construction Laborers in California?
Salaries for Construction Laborers in California range from $40,950 at the 10th percentile to $93,620 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,140 and $78,520.
What is the starting salary for a Construction Laborers in California?
Entry-level Construction Laborers positions in California typically start around $40,950 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,140 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Construction Laborers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 88,240 people are employed as Construction Laborers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Construction Laborers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Construction Laborers in California is approximately $28.98 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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