Construction Laborers
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Construction Laborers *
U S |
$17.55 | $20.24 | $25.43 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$20.35 | $23.97 | $32.56 |
Central Minnesota |
$21.37 | $24.00 | $31.20 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$19.28 | $23.08 | $30.35 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$18.61 | $22.36 | $28.85 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$19.11 | $23.01 | $29.79 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$19.10 | $23.21 | $28.14 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$22.23 | $26.75 | $37.57 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 24,000 workers employed in this very large career.
Where do Construction Laborers most often work?
- Specialty Trade Contractors
- Construction of Buildings
- Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Administrative and Support Services
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Current Demand
This career is currently in very high demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 18,272 new Construction Laborers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 1,285,200 | 1,388,300 | 103,200 | 8% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 16,967 | 18,178 | 1,211 | 7.1% |
| Central Minnesota | 2,396 | 2,553 | 157 | 6.6% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 997 | 1,087 | 90 | 9% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 1,795 | 1,968 | 173 | 9.6% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 1,240 | 1,326 | 86 | 6.9% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 1,387 | 1,514 | 127 | 9.2% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 9,210 | 9,860 | 650 | 7.1% |
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