Construction Laborers salary
in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
- Middle 50%
- $48,140–$76,000
- vs U.S. median
- +29%
- Metro rank
- #27 of 517
Construction Laborers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro earn a median of $60,560 a year, based on BLS estimates for 7,390 jobs (May 2025). That is 29% above the U.S. median of $47,120 and in line with the CA statewide median of $60,270. It ranks #27 of 517 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE7,390 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Construction Laborers pay in other CA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $72,610 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $68,470 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $64,850 |
| Vallejo, CA | $62,500 |
| Salinas, CA | $61,680 |
| Modesto, CA | $60,630 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $60,270 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $60,230 |
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Questions
What is the average Construction Laborers salary in Sacramento?
The BLS median is $60,560 a year (May 2025). Half of the 7,390 jobs pay between $48,140 and $76,000. The 10th percentile is $40,240 and the 90th is $91,530.
Is Sacramento a high-paying metro for Construction Laborers?
That is 29% above the U.S. median of $47,120 and in line with the CA statewide median of $60,270. It ranks #27 of 517 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Construction Laborers make an hour in Sacramento?
About $29.12 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $60,560 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $23.14–$36.54 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.