Construction Laborers pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,620 a year or less, while the top 10% make $89,430 or more. The middle half of construction laborers in Duluth earn between $48,430 and $76,970.
- $44K10th
- $48K25th
- $61KMedian
- $77K75th
- $89K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,290 | $5,358 | $30.91 |
| Median | $61,340 | $5,112 | $29.49 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,430 | $4,036 | $23.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,970 | $6,414 | $37.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction Laborers pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Construction laborers in Duluth earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($64,740) and 24% more than the U.S. average ($52,030). At the median the gap is +30% against the U.S. median of $47,120.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $64,290 | $61,340 | $43,620 | $89,430 | 1,390 |
| Minnesota | $64,740 | $60,260 | $42,950 | $96,150 | 28,530 |
| United States | $52,030 | $47,120 | $35,090 | $78,090 | 1,096,780 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Construction Laborers salary after taxes in Duluth
On the average salary of $64,290, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $50,989 a year, or $4,249 a month and $1,961 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $51,529 | $4,294 |
| Working in MN | $50,989 | $4,249 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for construction laborers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $64,290 buys what about $72,425 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction Laborers salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 3rd of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($67,800).
- Minneapolis$67,800
- Rochester$64,990
- Duluth$64,290
- St. Cloud$62,000
- Mankato$60,030
Highest-paying cities for construction laborers
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($78,590).
- Kahului, HI$78,590
- Vineland, NJ$74,200
- San Francisco, CA$73,640
- Trenton, NJ$73,100
- Boston, MA$71,350
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Construction Laborers salary in Duluth: questions
How much do construction laborers make an hour in Duluth?
$30.91 an hour on average, and $29.49 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction laborers salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,620 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction laborers take-home pay in Duluth?
About $50,989 a year ($4,249 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,290. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do construction laborers earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% more than the U.S. average for this job ($52,030).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2061; area Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.58, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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