Wyoming Median
$46,030
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.13
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $47,120
State Rank
#33 of 51
3,350 employed here
How much does a Construction Laborer make in Wyoming?
Construction Laborers in Wyoming take home a median of $46,030 annually — roughly $22.13 an hour — which runs 2% below the national median of $47,120.
Within Wyoming, entry-level pay starts around $35,640 while the top 10% make $57,590 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,510 and $49,920 a year.
Construction Laborer salary range in Wyoming
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,640 | $17.13 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $38,510 | $18.51 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $46,030 | $22.13 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $49,920 | $24.00 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $57,590 | $27.69 |
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How Wyoming compares
Wyoming ranks 33rd out of 51 states and territories for Construction Laborer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Construction Laborer salary in other states
Hawaii $77,110New Jersey $64,060Massachusetts $63,390Illinois $60,690California $60,270Minnesota $60,260Connecticut $58,290Alaska $58,060Washington $57,720Rhode Island $57,240Missouri $56,730Wisconsin $56,100Ohio $56,080New York $55,930Oregon $50,860Indiana $50,070District of Columbia $50,020New Hampshire $49,980Montana $49,830Michigan $49,590Pennsylvania $49,400North Dakota $49,070Nevada $48,990Vermont $48,580Iowa $48,490Colorado $47,900Nebraska $47,260Maryland $46,960Idaho $46,940Arizona $46,590Utah $46,550Maine $46,430Kentucky $45,710South Dakota $45,710Delaware $45,550Tennessee $45,000Kansas $44,840North Carolina $44,720Florida $44,030Virginia $43,560South Carolina $42,940West Virginia $42,670Texas $40,620Oklahoma $39,360Georgia $38,990New Mexico $38,400Louisiana $38,230Mississippi $37,710Arkansas $37,630Alabama $36,900
Working as a Construction Laborer in Wyoming
Nationally, about 1,097,000 people work as Construction Laborers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Wyoming pay ($46,030) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Construction Laborer make in Wyoming?
The median Construction Laborer salary in Wyoming is $46,030 per year, or about $22.13 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,640 at the entry level to $57,590 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Wyoming pay compare to the national average?
Wyoming pays Construction Laborers about 2% less than the national median of $47,120. Wyoming ranks 33rd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Wyoming a good state for Construction Laborers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $46,030 a year. About 3,350 Construction Laborers are employed in Wyoming. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Wyoming?
The highest-paying occupations in Wyoming include Surgeon, All Other ($387,880), Physician, All Other ($342,800), Family Medicine Physician ($264,580), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.