What are the main factors that influence a Construction Labourer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Construction Labourer?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Construction Labourer roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A Construction Labourer's salary?

A Construction Labourer's salary grows with experience: starting around $41,027 for beginners, reaching about $43,218 at mid-level, and approach $43,831 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Construction Labourer?

Construction Labourer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Construction Labourer roles are District of Columbia $50,055, California $49,865, Massachusetts $49,201. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Construction Labourer roles make?

Salaries for Construction Labourer level roles vary by specialization: Construction Executive: $255,900; Construction Director: $202,281; Construction Manager: $141,289; Construction Foreman: $103,069; Construction Representative: $67,928.

Construction Labourer Salary in Montana

How much does a Construction Labourer make in Montana? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Labourer in Montana is $42,682 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a Construction Labourer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,216
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,466 to $48,196
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,538

10% $36,538

50% (Median) $42,682

90% $53,216

Construction Labourer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,196	$4,016	$927	$23
Average	$42,682	$3,557	$821	$21
25th Percentile	$39,466	$3,289	$759	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Construction Labourer Salaries

A Construction Labourer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Construction Labourer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Labourer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $41,027
Early Career (1-2 years): $41,533
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,218
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $43,448
Expert (over 8 years): $43,831

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Construction Labourer	less than 1 year	$41,027
Early Career Level Construction Labourer	1-2 years	$41,533
Mid-Level Level Construction Labourer	2-4 years	$43,218
Senior-Level Level Construction Labourer	5-8 years	$43,448
Expert Level Construction Labourer	over 8 years	$43,831

How Do Construction Labourer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Construction Labourers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $50,055.
California: $49,865.
Massachusetts: $49,201.

District of Columbia $50,055 California $49,865 Massachusetts $49,201 Washington $49,020 New Jersey $49,002 Alaska $48,939 Connecticut $48,315 New York $48,062

Hawaii $47,252 Rhode Island $46,873 Maryland $46,615 Minnesota $46,262 Colorado $46,127 Illinois $46,081 Oregon $45,910 Delaware $45,783

New Hampshire $45,703 Virginia $45,525 Pennsylvania $45,005 Nevada $44,743 North Dakota $44,657 Michigan $44,522 Wisconsin $44,472 Vermont $44,373

Texas $44,097 Maine $44,079 Arizona $44,052 Ohio $44,020 Georgia $43,604 Indiana $43,396 Wyoming $43,355 Utah $43,292

Iowa $43,265 Kansas $43,048 Louisiana $42,985 North Carolina $42,962 Missouri $42,953 Florida $42,777 Montana $42,682 Nebraska $42,591

Kentucky $42,542 South Carolina $42,361 Tennessee $42,248 Idaho $42,203 New Mexico $41,872 Oklahoma $41,800 Alabama $41,533 South Dakota $41,086

Arkansas $40,842 West Virginia $40,711 Mississippi $40,317

Top Paying Cities for Construction Labourer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Absarokee: $42,422
Acton: $43,449
Ashland: $42,389

Absarokee, MT $42,422

Acton, MT $43,449

Ashland, MT $42,389

Ballantine, MT $43,382

Bearcreek, MT $42,416

Belfry, MT $42,459

Bighorn, MT $42,320

Big Timber, MT $42,387

Birney, MT $42,359

Boyd, MT $42,804

Bridger, MT $42,638

Broadview, MT $43,208

Busby, MT $42,407

Clyde Park, MT $42,394

Columbus, MT $42,743

Cooke City, MT $42,311

Crow Agency, MT $42,443

Custer, MT $42,455

Decker, MT $42,400

Edgar, MT $43,288

Emigrant, MT $42,391

Fishtail, MT $42,354

Fromberg, MT $43,117

Gardiner, MT $42,392

Garryowen, MT $42,427

Grass Range, MT $42,348

Greycliff, MT $42,389

Hardin, MT $42,796

Fort Smith, MT $42,663

Harlowton, MT $42,372

Huntley, MT $43,596

Hysham, MT $42,341

Ingomar, MT $42,261

Joliet, MT $43,122

Lame Deer, MT $42,432

Laurel, MT $43,584

Lavina, MT $42,490

Livingston, MT $42,441

Lodge Grass, MT $42,451

Mc Leod, MT $42,298

Martinsdale, MT $42,325

Melstone, MT $42,341

Melville, MT $42,309

Molt, MT $43,327

Mosby, MT $42,283

Musselshell, MT $42,327

Nye, MT $42,349

Otter, MT $42,390

Park City, MT $43,284

Pompeys Pillar, MT $43,113

Pray, MT $42,369

Pryor, MT $43,137

Rapelje, MT $42,639

Red Lodge, MT $42,425

Reed Point, MT $42,372

Roberts, MT $42,604

Roscoe, MT $42,341

Roundup, MT $42,421

Ryegate, MT $42,334

Saint Xavier, MT $42,625

Sanders, MT $42,393

Sand Springs, MT $42,288

Shawmut, MT $42,320

Shepherd, MT $43,406

Silver Gate, MT $42,425

Springdale, MT $42,363

Sumatra, MT $42,288

Teigen, MT $42,349

Two Dot, MT $42,316

Wilsall, MT $42,353

Winnett, MT $42,319

Worden, MT $43,060

Wyola, MT $42,469

Billings, MT $43,634

Baker, MT $42,537

Wolf Point, MT $42,391

Antelope, MT $42,443

Bainville, MT $42,589

Brockton, MT $42,370

Brockway, MT $42,311

Circle, MT $42,343

Crane, MT $42,618

Culbertson, MT $42,463

Dagmar, MT $42,483

Fairview, MT $42,606

Flaxville, MT $42,337

Fort Peck, MT $42,316

Frazer, MT $42,365

Froid, MT $42,406

Glasgow, MT $42,388

Saint Marie, MT $42,568

Glentana, MT $42,317

Hinsdale, MT $42,307

Homestead, MT $42,406

Lambert, MT $42,380

Larslan, MT $42,311

Medicine Lake, MT $42,400

Nashua, MT $42,366

Opheim, MT $42,304

Outlook, MT $42,368

Peerless, MT $42,312

Plentywood, MT $42,435

Poplar, MT $42,399

Raymond, MT $42,403

Redstone, MT $42,314

Reserve, MT $42,355

Richey, MT $42,331

Richland, MT $42,307

Saco, MT $42,332

Savage, MT $42,457

Scobey, MT $42,370

Sidney, MT $42,617

Vandalia, MT $42,327

Vida, MT $42,341

Westby, MT $42,475

Whitetail, MT $42,306

Miles City, MT $42,395

Alzada, MT $42,358

Angela, MT $42,282

Alberton, MT $42,344

Arlee, MT $42,360

Bonner, MT $42,346

Charlo, MT $42,372

Clinton, MT $42,375

Condon, MT $42,299

Conner, MT $42,382

Corvallis, MT $42,438

Darby, MT $42,301

De Borgia, MT $42,213

Dixon, MT $42,335

Drummond, MT $42,358

Florence, MT $42,429

Frenchtown, MT $42,411

Grantsdale, MT $42,416

Hall, MT $42,349

Hamilton, MT $42,417

Pinesdale, MT $42,514

Haugan, MT $42,203

Helmville, MT $42,267

Heron, MT $42,219

Hot Springs, MT $42,296

Huson, MT $42,355

Lolo, MT $42,403

Lonepine, MT $42,311

Milltown, MT $42,510

Noxon, MT $42,202

Ovando, MT $42,262

Pablo, MT $42,524

Paradise, MT $42,359

Philipsburg, MT $42,349

Plains, MT $42,325

Polson, MT $42,392

Ravalli, MT $42,365

Ronan, MT $42,397

Saint Ignatius, MT $42,387

Saint Regis, MT $42,297

Saltese, MT $42,186

Seeley Lake, MT $42,370

Stevensville, MT $42,437

Sula, MT $42,286

Superior, MT $42,327

Thompson Falls, MT $42,267

Trout Creek, MT $42,228

Victor, MT $42,411

Kalispell, MT $42,429

Big Arm, MT $42,372

Bigfork, MT $42,371

Columbia Falls, MT $42,424

Coram, MT $42,370

Dayton, MT $42,378

Elmo, MT $42,329

Essex, MT $42,301

Eureka, MT $42,382

Fortine, MT $42,341

Hungry Horse, MT $42,473

Kila, MT $42,336

Lake Mc Donald, MT $42,375

Lakeside, MT $42,406

Libby, MT $42,319

Marion, MT $42,313

Martin City, MT $42,405

Olney, MT $42,306

Polebridge, MT $42,232

Proctor, MT $42,316

Rexford, MT $42,348

Rollins, MT $42,342

Somers, MT $42,401

Stryker, MT $42,299

Trego, MT $42,330

Troy, MT $42,202

West Glacier, MT $42,245

Whitefish, MT $42,403

Bloomfield, MT $42,354

Boyes, MT $42,368

Broadus, MT $42,380

Brusett, MT $42,312

Capitol, MT $42,279

Cohagen, MT $42,297

Colstrip, MT $42,469

Ekalaka, MT $42,370

Fallon, MT $42,415

Forsyth, MT $42,359

Glendive, MT $42,499

Hammond, MT $42,341

Hathaway, MT $42,388

Ismay, MT $42,354

Jordan, MT $42,321

Kinsey, MT $42,372

Lindsay, MT $42,319

Mildred, MT $42,415

Olive, MT $42,327

Plevna, MT $42,451

Powderville, MT $42,286

Rosebud, MT $42,306

Terry, MT $42,335

Volborg, MT $42,307

Wibaux, MT $42,482

Willard, MT $42,465

Great Falls, MT $40,566

Malmstrom A F B, MT $40,566

Augusta, MT $42,306

Babb, MT $42,321

Belt, MT $41,064

Black Eagle, MT $40,566

Brady, MT $41,904

Browning, MT $42,378

Buffalo, MT $42,345

Bynum, MT $42,340

Carter, MT $41,270

Cascade, MT $41,841

Choteau, MT $42,341

Coffee Creek, MT $42,344

Conrad, MT $42,379

Cut Bank, MT $42,351

Denton, MT $42,334

Dupuyer, MT $42,301

Dutton, MT $41,424

East Glacier Park, MT $42,283

Ethridge, MT $42,296

Fairfield, MT $42,007

Floweree, MT $40,651

Forest Grove, MT $42,328

Fort Benton, MT $42,036

Fort Shaw, MT $41,121

Galata, MT $42,307

Geraldine, MT $42,325

Geyser, MT $42,021

Heart Butte, MT $42,377

Highwood, MT $41,122

Hilger, MT $42,344

Hobson, MT $42,350

Judith Gap, MT $42,342

Kevin, MT $42,335

Ledger, MT $42,316

Lewistown, MT $42,419

Loma, MT $42,325

Lothair, MT $42,321

Moccasin, MT $42,353

Monarch, MT $41,884

Moore, MT $42,376

Neihart, MT $42,197

Oilmont, MT $42,313

Pendroy, MT $42,301

Power, MT $40,962

Raynesford, MT $41,835

Roy, MT $42,306

Sand Coulee, MT $40,566

Shelby, MT $42,380

Simms, MT $41,441

Stanford, MT $42,348

Stockett, MT $40,984

Sunburst, MT $42,350

Sun River, MT $40,908

Sweet Grass, MT $42,324

Biddle, MT $42,395

Ulm, MT $40,585

Valier, MT $42,344

Vaughn, MT $40,734

Winifred, MT $42,329

Havre, MT $42,409

Big Sandy, MT $42,338

Box Elder, MT $42,422

Chester, MT $42,344

Chinook, MT $42,351

Dodson, MT $42,335

Gildford, MT $42,328

Harlem, MT $42,387

Hays, MT $42,404

Hingham, MT $42,329

Hogeland, MT $42,321

Inverness, MT $42,318

Joplin, MT $42,329

Kremlin, MT $42,327

Lloyd, MT $42,265

Loring, MT $42,305

Malta, MT $42,358

Rudyard, MT $42,338

Turner, MT $42,331

Whitewater, MT $42,313

Whitlash, MT $42,283

Zortman, MT $42,362

Zurich, MT $42,304

Helena, MT $40,448

Basin, MT $41,332

Boulder, MT $41,785

Canyon Creek, MT $40,900

Clancy, MT $40,517

East Helena, MT $40,421

Fort Harrison, MT $40,421

Jefferson City, MT $40,808

Lincoln, MT $42,339

Marysville, MT $40,850

Radersburg, MT $41,852

Ringling, MT $42,292

Toston, MT $42,013

Townsend, MT $41,390

White Sulphur Springs, MT $42,168

Winston, MT $40,892

Wolf Creek, MT $41,754

Butte, MT $42,337

Alder, MT $42,323

Anaconda, MT $42,431

Avon, MT $41,302

Belgrade, MT $42,481

Bozeman, MT $42,509

Big Sky, MT $42,477

Cameron, MT $42,295

Cardwell, MT $42,387

Deer Lodge, MT $42,080

Dell, MT $42,179

Dillon, MT $42,355

Divide, MT $42,344

Elliston, MT $40,958

Ennis, MT $42,412

Gallatin Gateway, MT $42,388

Garrison, MT $41,872

Glen, MT $42,342

Gold Creek, MT $42,151

Harrison, MT $42,398

Jackson, MT $42,233

Lima, MT $42,209

Mc Allister, MT $42,404

Manhattan, MT $42,469

Melrose, MT $42,347

Norris, MT $42,346

Polaris, MT $42,295

Pony, MT $42,407

Ramsay, MT $42,429

Sheridan, MT $42,422

Silver Star, MT $42,421

Three Forks, MT $42,436

Twin Bridges, MT $42,386

Virginia City, MT $42,401

Warm Springs, MT $42,425

West Yellowstone, MT $42,377

Whitehall, MT $42,430

Willow Creek, MT $42,417

Wisdom, MT $42,244

Wise River, MT $42,318

Missoula, MT $42,575

Construction Labourer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Construction Labourer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Construction Labourer positions in Healthcare or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Construction Labourer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Construction Labourer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$59,754	$29.0	40%
Aerospace & Defense	$57,620	$28.0	35%
Biotechnology	$55,486	$27.0	30%
Financial Services	$53,352	$26.0	25%
Insurance	$51,218	$25.0	20%

Construction Labourer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Labourer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$39,466

Average $42,682/year

$48,196

$3,289

Average $3,557/month

$4,016

$759

Average $821/week

$927

$19

Average $21/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,196	$4,016	$927	$23
Average	$42,682	$3,557	$821	$21
25th Percentile	$39,466	$3,289	$759	$19

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