Construction Laborers pay in Delaware
In Delaware, the median pay for construction laborers is $21.90 an hour ($45,550 a year). About 3,240 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($47,120). Delaware ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction laborers in Delaware
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.98 | $33,240 |
| 25% of workers | $17.93 | $37,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.90 | $45,550 |
| 75% of workers | $27.07 | $56,310 |
| 90% of workers | $30.64 | $63,730 |
Construction Laborers pay in Delaware metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | $45,810 | 400 |
Delaware unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Delaware
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $59,200 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $58,020 |
| Electricians | $63,700 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $64,720 |
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