The highest median for construction laborers in Illinois is in Peoria at $62,960. Compare with all U.S. metros.
Median pay by metro
All Illinois metros
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| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| PeoriaILLINOIS · IL | $62,960 | $69,012 | 1,020 |
| SpringfieldILLINOIS · IL | $61,400 | $66,203 | 510 |
| DecaturILLINOIS · IL | $61,270 | $69,293 | 940 |
| ChicagoILLINOIS · IL | $60,890 | $58,777 | 26,690 |
| BloomingtonILLINOIS · IL | $60,650 | $64,841 | 380 |
| ChampaignILLINOIS · IL | $59,460 | $64,140 | 570 |
| RockfordILLINOIS · IL | $58,390 | $63,361 | 830 |
| KankakeeILLINOIS · IL | $54,830 | $56,881 | 200 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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