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Construction Laborer Salary in Iowa (2026)
$23.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,299/year ($3,275/month) for a single filer
Construction Laborer pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,180 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,560 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,470 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $68,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,780 Construction Laborer jobs in Iowa (occupation code 47-2061, “Construction Laborers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Construction Laborer salary of $48,490 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,299 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $48,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,639 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,709 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$1,843 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,299 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,275 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Laborer make in Iowa?
- The median Construction Laborer salary in Iowa is $48,490 per year ($23.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,560 and $58,470.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Laborer in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $48,490, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $39,299 per year ($3,275 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 13,780 Construction Laborer jobs in Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa.