Construction Laborer Salary in California
Based on 85K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$60,540
$29.106/hr
vs National Average
$48,020
+26.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$42K – $94K
85K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Construction Laborer in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,410 |
| 25th percentile | $47,850 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $60,540 |
| 75th percentile | $78,790 |
| 90th percentile | $94,200 |
Historical Salary Trend — Construction Laborer in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,930 |
| 2023 | $56,720 |
| 2024 | $60,540 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,930 | $43,155 |
| 2023 | $56,720 | $45,779 |
| 2024 | $60,540 | $48,020 |