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Construction Laborer Salary in Delaware (2026)
$21.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,818/year ($3,068/month) for a single filer
Construction Laborer pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,240 Construction Laborer jobs in Delaware (occupation code 47-2061, “Construction Laborers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Construction Laborer salary of $45,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Delaware state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,818 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $45,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,286 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,485 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$1,961 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,818 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,068 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Laborer make in Delaware?
- The median Construction Laborer salary in Delaware is $45,550 per year ($21.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,280 and $56,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Laborer in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $45,550, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $36,818 per year ($3,068 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 3,240 Construction Laborer jobs in Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware.