DOL Median (Illinois)
$71,240
vs National
+134.6%
National: $30,368BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$77,183
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$71,240
+134.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$30,368
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Construction Laborers in Illinois earns $71,240 in nominal terms, which is 134.6% above the national average of $30,368. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $77,183 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Suburban Home Restoration, Ltd. | $78,686 | 1 |
| MK Construction & Builders Inc | $71,240 | 1 |
| ALBRITE BUILDING INC | $62,858 | 1 |
| Star Tuckpointing Inc | N/A | 2 |
| LAURENS RESTORATION | N/A | 1 |
| PEERLESS STONE LLC | 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 Illinois
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How much does a Construction Laborers make in Illinois?
The median Construction Laborers salary in Illinois is $71,240 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Construction Laborers?
A Construction Laborers in Illinois earns 134.6% more than the national median of $30,368, or $77,183 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.