Career Profile
Construction Laborers
Construction laborers and helpers perform many tasks that require physical labor on construction sites.
General Information
Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers. Construction laborers who primarily assist a particular craft worker are classified under Helpers, Construction Trades (47-3010). Excludes Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (47-4041).
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Construction Laborers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 906 openings per year are projected for Construction Laborers.
Employment Change
Employment for Construction Laborers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.1% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $17.29/hour. Entry level workers are paid $14.71, while experienced workers are paid $19.88. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 6,359 Construction Laborers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 7,322.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Construction Laborers are Other Specialty Trade Contractors, Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors, and Residential Building Construction.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Construction Laborers include Building and Construction, Public Safety and Security, and Mechanical.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Construction Laborers is HS diploma or less. 6% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.