Construction Laborers salary
in Omaha, NE-IA
- Middle 50%
- $41,600–$57,360
- vs U.S. median
- +3%
- Metro rank
- #198 of 517
Construction Laborers in the Omaha, NE-IA metro earn a median of $48,300 a year, based on BLS estimates for 3,990 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% above the U.S. median of $47,120 and 2% above the NE statewide median of $47,260. It ranks #198 of 517 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE3,990 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Construction Laborers pay in other NE metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $46,800 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $46,790 |
| Lincoln, NE | $46,700 |
| Grand Island, NE | $45,370 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $42,310 |
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Questions
What is the average Construction Laborers salary in Omaha?
The BLS median is $48,300 a year (May 2025). Half of the 3,990 jobs pay between $41,600 and $57,360. The 10th percentile is $37,360 and the 90th is $62,750.
Is Omaha a high-paying metro for Construction Laborers?
That is 3% above the U.S. median of $47,120 and 2% above the NE statewide median of $47,260. It ranks #198 of 517 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Construction Laborers make an hour in Omaha?
About $23.22 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $48,300 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $20.00–$27.58 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.