Construction Laborers pay in Madison
In Madison (WI), the median pay for construction laborers is $27.40 an hour ($57,000 a year). About 2,370 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($47,120). It is 2% higher than the Wisconsin median ($56,100).
Pay range for construction laborers in Madison (WI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.60 | $36,610 |
| 25% of workers | $22.70 | $47,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.40 | $57,000 |
| 75% of workers | $31.94 | $66,440 |
| 90% of workers | $38.68 | $80,460 |
Construction Laborers pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Appleton | $59,260 | 1,030 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $58,900 | 610 |
| Eau Claire | $58,240 | 640 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $57,430 | 4,740 |
| Madison (this page) | $57,000 | 2,370 |
| Sheboygan | $56,440 | 310 |
| Fond du Lac | $56,200 | 420 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $55,690 | 480 |
| Green Bay | $54,890 | 1,160 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $54,300 | 540 |
| Wausau | $52,620 | 510 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $51,270 | 560 |
| Kenosha | $50,040 | 340 |
Wisconsin 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 Madison (WI)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $63,480 |
| Electricians | $78,430 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $85,160 |
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