Construction Laborer
The Foundation of Every Job Site: Support all aspects of construction—from site prep to cleanup. It’s a great entry point into the industry.
Average Salary
$38,000–$45,000/year
Key Skills Required
Physical stamina,
tool use,
site prep,
teamwork,
safety awareness
Construction Laborers are the versatile hands on every job site, tackling tasks that range from site prep to cleanup.
They clear debris, dig trenches, compact soil, and unload materials to support skilled trades. Their adaptability allows them to switch between shovels, jackhammers, or wheelbarrows, whatever the project demands.
Safety gear—hard hats, gloves, and vests—is their daily uniform as they work under a foreman’s direction. Laborers learn on-the-job, assist with scaffolding, and perform demolition or concrete-pouring duties, building the foundation upon which every project rises.
Construction Laborer
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The Foundation of Every Job Site
Support all aspects of construction—from site prep to cleanup. It’s a great entry point into the industry.
Why it’s exciting: Learn by doing and grow fast.
Career path: Laborer → Skilled Trades → Foreman
Education pathway:
- No formal education required
- Learn on the job or through pre-apprenticeship programs
- Can specialize or move up to supervisory roles
