Trades · SOC 47-2061
Construction Laborers
California Pathways is a research preview. Figures are statewide. Pay varies by region, employer and experience.
Pay in California
Median: $61,903 a year, $29.77 an hour.
About 88,240 people work in this job in California.
Source: EDD LMID OEWS, 2026 1st quarter, California statewide (data.ca.gov resource modified 2026-10-01)
Outlook
Projected change from 2024 to 2034: +10.2%, with about 111,420 total openings expected.
Source: EDD LMID long-term projections 2024 to 2034, California
Typical credential
Typical education to start: No formal educational credential. On-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training. Work experience: None.
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