Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Construction Laborer jobs in San Diego, CA

8,850 construction laborers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $57,180/year median · 21% above the national median.

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The median construction laborer salary in San Diego, CA is $57,180/year, with a typical range of $48,480 to $71,390 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Construction Laborer pay in San Diego, CA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $48,480 $57,180 $71,390
25th$48,480 Median$57,180 75th$71,390 vs US21% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area (SOC 47-2061, Construction Laborer). Full Construction Laborer salary guide →

What is a Construction Laborer salary in San Diego?

The median construction laborer salary in San Diego, CA is $57,180/year, with a typical range of $48,480 to $71,390 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 8,850 construction laborers employed in the San Diego metro area.

Construction Laborer pay bands in San Diego 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.

Lead Construction Laborer

Typical lead band in San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$49,460–$63,927
Common on
iCIMS

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

Staff Construction Laborer

Typical staff band in San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$52,033–$62,898
Common on
Greenhouse

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

Mid Level Construction Laborer

Typical mid level band in San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$54,606–$72,161
Common on
Greenhouse

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

Mid Level Construction Laborer

Typical mid level band in San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$46,887–$64,956
Common on
Greenhouse

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

Staff Construction Laborer

Typical staff band in San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$46,887–$63,927
Common on
Greenhouse

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

Construction Laborer Career Ladder — San Diego Metro

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

  1. Entry Construction Laborer0–2 yrs$41,169
  2. Mid Construction Laborer2–5 yrs$54,321
  3. Senior Construction Laborer5–8 yrs$68,616
  4. Staff Construction Laborer8–12 yrs$82,911
  5. Lead Construction Laborer12+ yrs$97,206

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

Employers in the Construction Laborer hiring market in San Diego

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

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 San Diego post Construction Laborer jobs

Employers in the San Diego 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 San Diego, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Construction Laborer earn in San Diego, CA?
Median $57,180/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $48,480–$71,390. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in San Diego?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 8,850 Construction Laborer roles employed in the San Diego metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do San Diego 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 San Diego and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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