Construction Laborers Salary in Oregon
The median for construction laborers in Oregon is $50,860 a year, somewhat above the national $47,120 (+8%); the state ranks 15th of 51 states by median. That is 11% less than the median across all occupations in Oregon ($57,000). Among neighbouring states, California and Washington pay more (up to $60,270 in California) and Nevada and Idaho pay less (down to $46,940 in Idaho). Oregon employs 12,620 construction laborers, 6.42 per 1,000 jobs, the 30th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.91 is close to the national share.
Oregon vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Oregon | Hourly | $18.85 | $21.65 | $24.45 | $29.91 | $37.70 | $26.79 | 12,620 | 6.42 | 0.91 |
| Annual | $39,210 | $45,030 | $50,860 | $62,200 | $78,410 | $55,710 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.87 | $18.57 | $22.66 | $28.72 | $37.54 | $25.02 | 1,096,780 | – | – |
| Annual | $35,090 | $38,620 | $47,120 | $59,740 | $78,090 | $52,030 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 15th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 30th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.91
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.42
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Oregon's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Oregon
8 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Oregon publish a row for construction laborers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, OR | $26.20 | $54,500 | $39,480 | $76,760 | 1,690 | 8.98 | 1.27 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $26.08 | $54,240 | $38,990 | $82,700 | 7,950 | 6.58 | 0.93 |
| Bend, OR | $25.37 | $52,760 | $40,470 | $76,450 | 780 | 7.20 | 1.02 |
| Albany, OR | $24.74 | $51,470 | $40,300 | $72,250 | 370 | 7.78 | 1.10 |
| Medford, OR | $23.72 | $49,350 | $38,670 | $69,220 | 520 | 5.89 | 0.84 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $23.67 | $49,240 | $41,430 | $63,800 | 190 | 6.24 | 0.88 |
| Corvallis, OR | $22.98 | $47,800 | $38,750 | $75,220 | 150 | 3.94 | 0.56 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $22.85 | $47,530 | $38,800 | $72,110 | 1,010 | 6.42 | 0.91 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $23.27 | $48,400 | $37,910 | $70,570 | 610 | 8.22 | 1.17 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $22.71 | $47,230 | $38,000 | $64,370 | 410 | 8.23 | 1.17 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $22.03 | $45,820 | $36,410 | $64,480 | 1,050 | 9.15 | 1.30 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $24.45 | $50,860 | 12,620 | 0.91 |
| California | $28.98 | $60,270 | 88,240 | 0.69 |
| Idaho | $22.57 | $46,940 | 10,850 | 1.79 |
| Nevada | $23.55 | $48,990 | 11,890 | 1.09 |
| Washington | $27.75 | $57,720 | 25,060 | 1.00 |
See the national page for Construction Laborers (every state ranked) and the Oregon wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Oregon estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.