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Construction Laborer Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$26.97 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,538/year ($3,795/month) for a single filer
Construction Laborer pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,920 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 20,330 Construction Laborer jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 47-2061, “Construction Laborers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Construction Laborer salary of $56,100 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,538 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $56,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,552 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,292 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,718 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,538 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,795 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Laborer make in Wisconsin?
- The median Construction Laborer salary in Wisconsin is $56,100 per year ($26.97 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,060 and $72,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Laborer in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $56,100, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $45,538 per year ($3,795 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 20,330 Construction Laborer jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.