DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 1,434 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 1,057,660 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Construction Laborers
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsSalary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nixa, MI | $52,478 | +72.8% | 10 | 1 |
| Chandler, AR | $35,630 | +17.3% | 10 | 1 |
| Denver, CO | $35,485 | +16.8% | 12 | 1 |
| Baltimore, MA | $30,368 | 0% | 44 | 1 |
| New Ipswich, NE | $28,933 | -4.7% | 19 | 1 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $71,240 | +9.8% | 3 |
| Michigan | $52,478 | +7.8% | 12 |
| Alabama | $52,000 | +43.3% | 1 |
| Ohio | $43,992 | -11.4% | 5 |
| Wyoming | $41,600 | -9.3% | 3 |
| California | $40,040 | -33.9% | 6 |
| Tennessee | $40,000 | -9.4% | 1 |
| New York | $39,520 | -31.5% | 3 |
| Connecticut | $36,795 | -28.9% | 1 |
| Arkansas | $35,630 | -3.8% | 10 |
| Colorado | $35,485 | -23.9% | 18 |
| Utah | $33,280 | -27.8% | 40 |
| Massachusetts | $30,368 | -51.4% | 82 |
| Kansas | $29,120 | -35% | 1 |
| Nebraska | $28,933 | -38.1% | 41 |
| Texas | $27,498 | -28% | 1 |
| Florida | $25,855 | -36.7% | 30 |
| Virginia | $24,648 | -38.7% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Construction Laborers positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 100% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| HERCULES STAFFING LLC | None | $33,280 |
| Chesapeake Containment Systems, Inc. | None | $26,083 |
| Hallaton, Inc | None | $30,368 |
| Allan Myers | None | $38,000 |
| ZANDER SOLUTIONS, LLC | Not specified | N/A |
| US Framing International, LLC | None | $25,002 |
| Heercules Staffing LLC | Not specified | N/A |
| Lorenzo Construction LLC | Not specified | N/A |
| Christian Siding LLC | Not specified | N/A |
| Landscape Art, Inc. | None | $24,398 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Construction Laborers is Administrative and Support Services at $34,435. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Construction at $33,757.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 1,434 DOL filings, the median salary for a Construction Laborers is $30,368, ranging from $26,374 to $36,483.
The 90th percentile salary is $77,530 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Nixa, MI offers the highest median at $52,478.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Construction Laborers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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