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Construction Laborers Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Construction Laborers make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$40,620
Median Annual Salary
▲
+6.4% vs 2024
$42,910
Mean Salary
$40,620
Median Salary
$19.53
Hourly Rate
123,250 people work as Construction Laborers in Texas
Construction Laborers salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Construction Laborers in Texas earn a median salary of $40,620 per year ($3,385/month).
This is 17.6% below the national average of $49,295.
Texas ranks #44 out of 51 states for Construction Laborers pay.
Approximately 123,250 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 6.4% 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 Texas range from $32,560 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $56,930 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,730 and $46,950.
Median $40,620
P10: $32,560P25: $36,730P75: $46,950P90: $56,930
10th
$32,560
25th
$36,730
Median
$40,620
75th
$46,950
90th
$56,930
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$32,560
$15.65
$2,713
25th Percentile
$36,730
$17.66
$3,060
Median (50th)
$40,620
$19.53
$3,385
75th Percentile
$46,950
$22.57
$3,912
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$56,930
$27.37
$4,744
Note: The mean (average) salary of $42,910 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Construction Laborers in Texas is $40,620 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $42,910.
What is the salary range for a Construction Laborers in Texas?
Salaries for Construction Laborers in Texas range from $32,560 at the 10th percentile to $56,930 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,730 and $46,950.
What is the starting salary for a Construction Laborers in Texas?
Entry-level Construction Laborers positions in Texas typically start around $32,560 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,730 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Construction Laborers in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 123,250 people are employed as Construction Laborers in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Construction Laborers in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Construction Laborers in Texas is approximately $19.53 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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