Research Summary. After extensive research by the Zippia data science team, we have updated the construction labour salary data by state for the United States in 2026:
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Hawaii continues to have the highest construction labour salary at $52,876
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Florida remains at the bottom with the lowest construction labour salary of $25,985
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The national average salary for construction labours is now $32,628
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The national hourly pay for construction labours is now $15.69
You can read more on the specific methodology.
Background
In today’s job market, salary remains the most critical aspect of employment for many individuals. As the construction industry continues to evolve, understanding how much construction labours earn in your area is essential for career planning.
While various factors influence individual salaries, the average salary data for construction labour by state provides a valuable benchmark. Even though localized variations may exist, these averages offer insights into potential earnings across the country.
Hawaii maintains its position as the top-paying state for construction labours, reflecting ongoing demand in the region.
Here’s a quick snapshot of the top ten states for construction labour salaries in 2026:
Let’s take a look at how we got here and provide a full ranking of all the states.
Highest-Paid Construction Labours By State
| Rank | State | Average Construction Labour Salary | 10th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $52,876 | $43,000 | $64,000 |
| 2 | New York | $43,557 | $33,000 | $56,000 |
| 3 | Washington | $41,363 | $32,000 | $51,000 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $40,996 | $32,000 | $51,000 |
| 5 | California | $40,885 | $30,000 | $54,000 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $40,610 | $32,000 | $51,000 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $39,627 | $30,000 | $51,000 |
| 8 | Illinois | $39,209 | $30,000 | $50,000 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $39,200 | $30,000 | $49,000 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $38,810 | $31,000 | $47,000 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $38,787 | $30,000 | $49,000 |
| 12 | Oregon | $37,991 | $29,000 | $48,000 |
| 13 | Ohio | $36,937 | $28,000 | $47,000 |
| 14 | Alaska | $36,719 | $31,000 | $42,000 |
| 15 | Missouri | $36,417 | $28,000 | $46,000 |
| 16 | Michigan | $35,385 | $27,000 | $45,000 |
| 17 | Wyoming | $35,365 | $28,000 | $44,000 |
| 18 | Nevada | $35,336 | $27,000 | $46,000 |
| 19 | Colorado | $34,924 | $27,000 | $44,000 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $34,889 | $27,000 | $44,000 |
| 21 | Montana | $34,471 | $27,000 | $42,000 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $34,421 | $26,000 | $44,000 |
| 23 | Iowa | $33,535 | $26,000 | $42,000 |
| 24 | Vermont | $33,441 | $26,000 | $41,000 |
| 25 | Arizona | $33,213 | $25,000 | $43,000 |
| 26 | Maryland | $32,914 | $25,000 | $42,000 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $32,679 | $25,000 | $41,000 |
| 28 | Maine | $32,268 | $26,000 | $39,000 |
| 29 | Kansas | $31,843 | $25,000 | $40,000 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $31,822 | $25,000 | $39,000 |
| 31 | Idaho | $31,193 | $24,000 | $39,000 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $30,995 | $24,000 | $38,000 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $30,579 | $23,000 | $39,000 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $29,820 | $22,000 | $38,000 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $29,646 | $23,000 | $38,000 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $29,502 | $23,000 | $37,000 |
| 37 | Texas | $29,269 | $22,000 | $37,000 |
| 38 | Indiana | $28,789 | $22,000 | $36,000 |
| 39 | Delaware | $28,602 | $21,000 | $37,000 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $28,387 | $21,000 | $36,000 |
| 41 | Virginia | $28,315 | $21,000 | $37,000 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $28,261 | $22,000 | $36,000 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $28,166 | $21,000 | $36,000 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $28,118 | $21,000 | $36,000 |
| 45 | Utah | $28,110 | $22,000 | $35,000 |
| 46 | Georgia | $27,668 | $21,000 | $35,000 |
| 47 | Alabama | $27,353 | $21,000 | $35,000 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $27,267 | $21,000 | $34,000 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $26,173 | $20,000 | $33,000 |
| 50 | Florida | $25,985 | $19,000 | $34,000 |
Methodology: Construction Labour Salary By State
To better understand construction labour pay by state, Zippia has aggregated data from various sources including the BLS, FLC, and OPM. We then supplement that data with actual listed salaries from job postings. Finally, the data science team calculates a weighted average of these inputs to create an average pay for construction labours by state.
The average annual salary data for construction labours is compiled from these estimates, ranking every state based on this metric with the highest salary receiving the top rank.
Construction Labour Salary By State FAQs
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What is the highest-paid state for construction labours?
The highest-paid state for construction labours is Hawaii with an average salary of $52,876 per year.
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What city pays construction labours the most?
New York, NY pays construction labours the most with an average salary of $43,519 per year.
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What is the worst state for construction labours?
The worst state for construction labours is Florida with an average salary of $25,985 per year.
Author
Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.
