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Construction Laborers salary in Michigan

Median: $49,590 / year · $23.84 / hr · 2025

5% above the U.S. average

Mean
$53,130
$25.54 / hr
Median hourly
$23.84 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$37,220 – $69,890
U.S. median
$47,120
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$37,220
  • Median$49,590
  • Mean$53,130
  • 90th percentile$69,890

U.S. median $47,120

Take-home estimate

$39,951

On a $49,590 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$3,967 (8.0%)
  • State income tax$1,878 (3.8%)
  • Social Security$3,075 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$719 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$39,951 (80.6%)
  • Share of $49,590 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$51,538

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Michigan RPP is 96.2 (4% below the U.S. average).

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Highest-paying states for Construction Laborers

Michigan ranks #20 of 51 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($49,590).

Construction Laborers median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest Hawaii$77,110
#2New Jersey$64,060
#3Massachusetts$63,390
#4Illinois$60,690
#5California$60,270
#6Minnesota$60,260
#7Connecticut$58,290
#8Alaska$58,060
#9Washington$57,720
#10Rhode Island$57,240
#11Missouri$56,730
#12Wisconsin$56,100
#13Ohio$56,080
#14New York$55,930
#15Oregon$50,860
#16Indiana$50,070
#17District of Columbia$50,020
#18New Hampshire$49,980
#19Montana$49,830
#20Michigan$49,590
#21Pennsylvania$49,400
#22North Dakota$49,070
#23Nevada$48,990
#24Vermont$48,580
#25Iowa$48,490
#26Colorado$47,900
#27Nebraska$47,260
#28Maryland$46,960
#29Idaho$46,940
#30Arizona$46,590
#31Utah$46,550
#32Maine$46,430
#33Wyoming$46,030
#34Kentucky$45,710
#35South Dakota$45,710
#36Delaware$45,550
#37Tennessee$45,000
#38Kansas$44,840
#39North Carolina$44,720
#40Florida$44,030
#41Virginia$43,560
#42South Carolina$42,940
#43West Virginia$42,670
#44Texas$40,620
#45Oklahoma$39,360
#46Georgia$38,990
#47New Mexico$38,400
#48Louisiana$38,230
#49Mississippi$37,710
#50Arkansas$37,630
#51 Lowest Alabama$36,900

Frequently asked questions

What is the median construction laborers salary in Michigan?
The OEWS median is $49,590 per year ($23.84 / hr) (2025), 5% above the U.S. average.
How much does a construction laborers make per hour in Michigan?
The OEWS hourly median is $23.84 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $39,951 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does construction laborers pay compare nationally?
The Michigan median is 5% above the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $47,120.
Which states pay construction laborerss the most?
Hawaii has the highest published OEWS median at $77,110. Michigan ranks #20 of 51.
What is that salary worth after Michigan living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 96.2 (U.S. = 100), 4% below the U.S. average. $49,590 in Michigan has about the same purchasing power as $51,538 at U.S. average prices.