Construction Laborers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for construction laborers is $23.31 an hour ($48,490 a year). About 13,780 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($47,120). Iowa ranks 25th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction laborers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.36 | $38,180 |
| 25% of workers | $21.90 | $45,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.31 | $48,490 |
| 75% of workers | $28.11 | $58,470 |
| 90% of workers | $33.12 | $68,900 |
Construction Laborers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $54,380 | 1,320 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $49,980 | 3,510 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $49,950 | 710 |
| Ames | $49,810 | 600 |
| Dubuque | $48,800 | 500 |
| Cedar Rapids | $48,670 | 990 |
| Sioux City | $48,630 | 560 |
| Iowa City | $47,940 | 800 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $57,710 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $60,330 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $58,220 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $64,760 |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | $59,390 |
| Electricians | $60,860 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $63,890 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $49,710 |
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