Construction Laborers pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for construction laborers is $22.56 an hour ($46,910 a year). About 29,230 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($47,120). It is about the same as the Arizona median ($46,590).
Pay range for construction laborers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.68 | $36,770 |
| 25% of workers | $19.79 | $41,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.56 | $46,910 |
| 75% of workers | $24.90 | $51,800 |
| 90% of workers | $29.93 | $62,250 |
Construction Laborers pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $46,910 | 29,230 |
| Flagstaff | $46,420 | 470 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $46,110 | 1,100 |
| Tucson | $45,060 | 3,410 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $43,610 | 310 |
| Yuma | $43,260 | 570 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $43,200 | 650 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for construction laborers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 120,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $60,320 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $62,540 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $59,260 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $59,540 |
| Electricians | $61,210 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $63,750 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $48,860 |
| Roofers | $47,760 |
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