Construction Worker

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks construction laborers under SOC code 47-2061. As of May 2025 OEWS data, the median annual wage is $47,120 ( $22.66/hr ), with 1,096,780 workers employed nationwide. BLS projects employment to grow 7.3% from 2024 to 2034, with about 129,400 openings expected