CONSTRUCTION LABORERS
2023 Average Wage
$23.92 Per Hour
Entry-Level Education
Less than High School
Typical On-the-Job Training Needed
Short-Term On-the-Job Training
Number of Jobs in Michigan, 2023
26,150
Job Growth (2020-2030)
2,950
Forecasted Employment Growth Through 2030
9.2%
What Construction Laborers Do
Construction laborers and helpers perform many basic tasks
that require physical labor on construction sites.
Construction laborers perform a variety of construction-related
activities during all phases of construction. However, the main
task laborers perform is preparing and cleaning up construction
sites. Although most laborers are generalists – such as those
who install barricades, cones, and markers to control traffic
patterns – many others specialize. Construction laborers use a
variety of tools and equipment.
Helpers assist construction craft workers, such as electricians
and carpenters, with a variety of tasks. They may carry tools and
materials or help set up equipment.
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