Construction Laborers, Tucson
$45,060
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Tucson, AZ. Middle half of wages roughly $37,810 to $47,950.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −4.4%
- US median
- $47,120
- Metro RPP
- 96.9
- Middle half
- $37,810 to $47,950
- OEWS employment
- 3,410
- SOC
- 47-2061
Construction Laborers in Tucson pay a median $45,060 (May 2025), 4.4% below the US median of $47,120. At local prices (RPP 96.9), that median buys about what $46,502 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$45,060 in Tucson buys about what $46,502 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 96.9, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 91.8 vs all-items 96.9 (US = 100, 2024).
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Construction Laborers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $45,060 | $37,810 to $47,950 | 96.9 |
| Milwaukee | $57,430 | $46,120 to $78,050 | 96.9 |
| San Francisco | $72,610 | $58,310 to $84,240 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $43,200 | $37,670 to $48,430 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Construction Laborers in Tucson?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Construction Laborers in Tucson, AZ is $45,060.
- How does Tucson pay compare to the US median for Construction Laborers?
- Local median pay is 4.4% below the national OEWS median of $47,120.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Tucson is 96.9 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $45,060 has about the same purchasing power as $46,502 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.