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Construction Laborer Salary in California (2026)
$28.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,788/year ($4,066/month) for a single filer
Construction Laborer pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,520 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $93,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 88,240 Construction Laborer jobs in California (occupation code 47-2061, “Construction Laborers”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Construction Laborer salary of $60,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,788 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $60,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,052 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,611 |
| California state income tax | −$1,819 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,788 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,066 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Laborer make in California?
- The median Construction Laborer salary in California is $60,270 per year ($28.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,140 and $78,520.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Laborer in California?
- On the median salary of $60,270, a single filer in California takes home about $48,788 per year ($4,066 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 88,240 Construction Laborer jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.