Construction Laborers pay in Peoria
In Peoria (IL), the median pay for construction laborers is $30.27 an hour ($62,960 a year). About 1,020 people work in this job there.
That is 34% higher than the U.S. median ($47,120). It is 4% higher than the Illinois median ($60,690).
Pay range for construction laborers in Peoria (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.81 | $39,130 |
| 25% of workers | $22.67 | $47,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.27 | $62,960 |
| 75% of workers | $37.76 | $78,540 |
| 90% of workers | $46.99 | $97,740 |
Construction Laborers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria (this page) | $62,960 | 1,020 |
| Springfield | $61,400 | 510 |
| Decatur | $61,270 | 940 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $60,890 | 26,690 |
| Bloomington | $60,650 | 380 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $59,460 | 570 |
| Rockford | $58,390 | 830 |
| Kankakee | $54,830 | 200 |
Illinois 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)
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