Construction Laborers pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for construction laborers is $28.97 an hour ($60,260 a year). About 28,530 people work in this job there.
That is 28% higher than the U.S. median ($47,120). Minnesota ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction laborers in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.65 | $42,950 |
| 25% of workers | $23.28 | $48,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.97 | $60,260 |
| 75% of workers | $38.32 | $79,710 |
| 90% of workers | $46.23 | $96,150 |
Construction Laborers pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $61,970 | 17,330 |
| Duluth | $61,340 | 1,390 |
| Rochester | $59,390 | 990 |
| Mankato | $59,350 | 340 |
| St. Cloud | $57,820 | 1,470 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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