Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Construction Laborer jobs in Houston, TX

34,080 construction laborers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $19.88/hour ($41,350/year) median · 12% below the national median.

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The median construction laborer salary in Houston, TX is $19.88/hour ($41,350/year), with a typical range of $37,070 to $47,590 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Construction Laborer pay in Houston, TX

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Houston metro. Half of Construction Laborers earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $37,070 $41,350 $47,590
25th$37,070 Median$41,350 75th$47,590 vs US12% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area (SOC 47-2061, Construction Laborer). Full Construction Laborer salary guide →

What is a Construction Laborer salary in Houston?

The median construction laborer salary in Houston, TX is $19.88/hour ($41,350/year), with a typical range of $37,070 to $47,590 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 34,080 construction laborers employed in the Houston metro area.

Construction Laborer pay bands in Houston by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Staff Construction Laborer

Typical staff band in Houston
Example (illustrative)
Location
Houston, TX
Typical pay range
$34,527–$51,439
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Construction Laborer

Typical senior band in Houston
Example (illustrative)
Location
Houston, TX
Typical pay range
$33,907–$46,229
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Construction Laborer

Typical lead band in Houston
Example (illustrative)
Location
Houston, TX
Typical pay range
$34,527–$46,229
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Construction Laborer

Typical entry level band in Houston
Example (illustrative)
Location
Houston, TX
Typical pay range
$33,907–$46,229
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Construction Laborer

Typical lead band in Houston
Example (illustrative)
Location
Houston, TX
Typical pay range
$39,489–$52,183
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Construction Laborer Career Ladder — Houston Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Houston’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Construction Laborer0–2 yrs$29,772
  2. Mid Construction Laborer2–5 yrs$39,282
  3. Senior Construction Laborer5–8 yrs$49,620
  4. Staff Construction Laborer8–12 yrs$59,957
  5. Lead Construction Laborer12+ yrs$70,295

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 47-2061, Construction Laborer).

Employers in the Construction Laborer hiring market in Houston

  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Houston post Construction Laborer jobs

Employers in the Houston metro typically post Construction Laborer roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Construction Laborer in Houston, TX — Common Questions

How much does a Construction Laborer earn in Houston, TX?
Median $19.88/hour ($41,350/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $37,070–$47,590. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in Houston?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 34,080 Construction Laborer roles employed in the Houston metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Houston employers use for Construction Laborer?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Construction Laborer jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Construction Laborer openings in Houston and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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