Construction Laborers pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for construction laborers is $21.56 an hour ($44,840 a year). About 9,990 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($47,120). Kansas ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction laborers in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.14 | $31,500 |
| 25% of workers | $17.94 | $37,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.56 | $44,840 |
| 75% of workers | $23.66 | $49,210 |
| 90% of workers | $28.88 | $60,070 |
Construction Laborers pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | $47,730 | 420 |
| Lawrence | $47,680 | 280 |
| Topeka | $46,070 | 810 |
| Wichita | $41,360 | 2,300 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (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 Kansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $51,620 |
| Carpenters | $56,960 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $52,130 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $60,160 |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $49,070 |
| Electricians | $65,860 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $65,220 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $45,510 |
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