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Construction Laborer Salary in Texas (2026)
$19.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,818/year ($2,902/month) for a single filer
Construction Laborer pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,620 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $56,930 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 123,250 Construction Laborer jobs in Texas (occupation code 47-2061, “Construction Laborers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Construction Laborer salary of $40,620 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $34,818 — an effective tax rate of 14.3%.
| Gross (median) | $40,620 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,694 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,107 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,818 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,902 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Laborer make in Texas?
- The median Construction Laborer salary in Texas is $40,620 per year ($19.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,730 and $46,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Laborer in Texas?
- On the median salary of $40,620, a single filer in Texas takes home about $34,818 per year ($2,902 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.3%.
- How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 123,250 Construction Laborer jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.