DOL Median (California)
$40,040
vs National
+31.8%
National: $30,368BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$28,910
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$40,040
+31.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$30,368
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Construction Laborers in California earns $40,040 in nominal terms, which is 31.8% above the national average of $30,368. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $28,910 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DE HARO AND CASTANON EXCAVATING | $49,608 | 1 |
| MIR CONSTRUCTION INC | $44,533 | 1 |
| Restoration 1 Of Central Orange County | $40,040 | 8 |
| California Commercial Pools | $39,749 | 1 |
| HAPPY POOLS INC | $33,280 | 1 |
| Mouchegh Andonian DBA Andonian Construction | N/A | 1 |
| SOLO TERMITE CONTROL INC | N/A | 1 |
| MARK LANGER MASONRY LANDSCAPE | N/A | 1 |
| LS DEVELOPMENT, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| CALIFORNIA SKYLINE REMODELING, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| A & S CONSTRUCTORS | N/A | 1 |
| OMEGA PAVING, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| Land Aesthetic | N/A | 1 |
| ROBERT BRKICH CONSTRUCTION CORP. | N/A | 1 |
| MARK LANGER MASONRY & LANDSCAPE | N/A | 1 |
| CORNERSTONE CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| ABC RESOURCES, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| PACIFIC SHORES COMPANY, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Construction Laborers
Prospect Heights, IL · $78,686Harrison, NE · $71,760Chicago, IL · $71,240DUMONT, NE · $71,094Patchogue, NE · $67,371Top-Paying Roles in California
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How much does a Construction Laborers make in California?
The median Construction Laborers salary in California is $40,040 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Construction Laborers?
A Construction Laborers in California earns 31.8% more than the national median of $30,368, or $28,910 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.