Construction Laborers

SOC 47-2061 · Construction, Installation & Trades

1,887

jobs in Hamilton County, 2026

196

estimated openings each year

$51,192

median pay in Hamilton County

+19.0%

projected job growth

Source: Lightcast Q1 2026 occupation snapshot, Hamilton County, IN.

What this job pays in the Indianapolis area

Half of workers earn more than the median, half earn less. The range below runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.

Point in the range	Per year	Per hour
10th percentile	$37,520	$18.04
25th percentile	$45,760	$22.00
Median (middle)	$51,040	$24.54
75th percentile	$62,580	$30.09
90th percentile	$71,260	$34.26

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 release, Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood MSA. Hamilton County employers often pay above the metro median for skilled roles. "Not published" means the federal source suppressed or top-coded that value.

What you need to get started

Most common education: A high school diploma or GED.

How much preparation: Some preparation. Usually a high school diploma and a few months of learning on the job.

Source: O*NET database, U.S. Department of Labor (2021-2023 vintages).

Where this role can lead

Upward moves documented from real job changes in this region, with how pay typically changes.

Occupation	Match score	Monthly postings	Typical pay change
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	89 of 100	19.1	+$9,044 per year
Fence Erectors	86 of 100	1.2	+$2,671 per year
Helpers--Extraction Workers	86 of 100	1.6	+$8,445 per year
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	86 of 100	11.9	+$18,366 per year
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	84 of 100	33.7	+$31,282 per year
Plasterers and Stucco Masons	83 of 100	1.2	+$10,930 per year
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	83 of 100	3.3	+$11,868 per year
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	82 of 100	25.3	+$10,548 per year

Common paths into this role

Jobs people often hold before moving into Construction Laborers.

Occupation	Match score	Monthly postings	Typical pay change
Fence Erectors	86 of 100	1.2	+$2,671 per year
Helpers--Electricians	81 of 100	6.3	+$3,008 per year
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers	78 of 100	53.1	+$360 per year
Helpers--Carpenters	78 of 100	0.7	+$634 per year
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	75 of 100	n/a	-$1,917 per year
Highway Maintenance Workers	74 of 100	13.2	-$946 per year
Tapers	70 of 100	n/a	+$3,271 per year

Source: Lightcast Career Pathways, Q1 2026, Indianapolis MSA (network built July 2026 from 64 exports).

Local training that can get you there

Ivy Tech Community College Post-secondary
Associate degrees, certificates, workforce credentials across IT, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, business, skilled trades.
The Pursuit Institute (TPI) K-12 CTE
K-12 CTE consortium serving all 6 Hamilton County school corps. 9 career pathways, 15 TPI-managed programs, 450+ courses. Advanced manufacturing, healthcare, business/finance, education, agriculture, info tech, hospitality, engineering.
InvestOnward Workforce Training
Workforce training and re-entry support. Entry-level trades, construction, logistics, manufacturing, hospitality, customer service.
Re-Entry Workforce Initiative Justice-Involved Workforce
Workforce re-entry for individuals exiting jail, in SUD recovery, or under Community Corrections supervision. Funded by Hamilton County Commissioners + Council.
Artisanship / HAOI-Hub & Spoke Skilled Trades Skilled Trades
5-week NCCER training program (HAOI + Hub & Spoke + Ivy Tech + IHC partnership). Launch June 2026. Targets construction and maintenance trades.

Source: IHC program registry, curated April 2026. Programs decide their own eligibility and enrollment.

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