Construction laborer salary in Arizona
Median $22.40 an hour for 37,630 construction laborers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Construction laborer pay in Arizona: the full range
Arizona ranks 30th of 51 states for median construction laborer pay, and 37th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $22.24). 37,630 construction laborers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $17.68 – $19.04 | $36,770 – $39,610 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $19.04 – $24.82 | $39,610 – $51,620 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $24.82 – $29.29 | $51,620 – $60,930 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction laborer pay by metro in Arizona
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $17.68 | $22.56 | $29.93 | 29,230 | 1% above |
| Flagstaff | $17.57 | $22.32 | $28.64 | 470 | about the same as |
| Prescott Valley | $17.03 | $22.17 | $28.67 | 1,100 | 1% below |
| Tucson | $17.32 | $21.66 | $28.05 | 3,410 | 3% below |
| Sierra Vista | $16.38 | $20.96 | $25.96 | 310 | 6% below |
| Yuma | $16.33 | $20.80 | $26.77 | 570 | 7% below |
| Lake Havasu City | $17.01 | $20.77 | $26.72 | 650 | 7% below |
Construction laborer wages in Arizona over time
Table
| Year | Arizona $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $9.20 | $17.78 | $10.85 | 16,880 |
| 2000 | $9.64 | $18.02 | $11.15 | 20,470 |
| 2001 | $9.86 | $17.92 | $11.57 | 19,720 |
| 2002 | $9.94 | $17.79 | $11.90 | 20,380 |
| 2003 | $10.10 | $17.67 | $11.86 | 20,280 |
| 2004 | $10.90 | $18.58 | $12.10 | 20,580 |
| 2005 | $11.44 | $18.86 | $12.22 | 26,340 |
| 2006 | $12.15 | $19.40 | $12.66 | 30,260 |
| 2007 | $12.61 | $19.58 | $13.13 | 27,480 |
| 2008 | $12.44 | $18.60 | $13.71 | 28,300 |
| 2009 | $13.29 | $19.94 | $14.01 | 19,590 |
| 2010 | $13.16 | $19.43 | $14.08 | 18,050 |
| 2011 | $13.99 | $20.02 | $14.30 | 17,190 |
| 2012 | $13.28 | $18.62 | $14.42 | 21,230 |
| 2013 | $13.16 | $18.19 | $14.64 | 20,780 |
| 2014 | $13.85 | $18.83 | $14.95 | 19,090 |
| 2015 | $14.17 | $19.25 | $15.34 | 17,620 |
| 2016 | $15.19 | $20.38 | $16.07 | 16,240 |
| 2017 | $15.26 | $20.04 | $16.60 | 17,700 |
| 2018 | $16.27 | $20.86 | $17.21 | 19,340 |
| 2019 | $16.82 | $21.18 | $17.72 | 22,340 |
| 2020 | $17.84 | $22.19 | $18.22 | 22,260 |
| 2021 | $18.09 | $21.49 | $18.16 | 23,170 |
| 2022 | $19.10 | $21.01 | $19.59 | 27,410 |
| 2023 | $21.95 | $23.19 | $21.78 | 28,780 |
| 2024 | $22.21 | $22.79 | $22.47 | 30,310 |
| 2025 | $22.40 | $22.40 | $22.66 | 37,630 |
In today's dollars, the median construction laborer wage in Arizona changed by +16.4% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for construction laborers in Arizona
On federally funded construction in Arizona, contractors must pay construction laborers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 1 of the 15 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $36.67 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $16.00). 6 of the 15 counties still use a survey rate dated 2012 or earlier (for example Gila County at $17.27). The market median for the state is $22.40.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache | Union LABO1184-009 2025-06-01 | $27.41 | $9.26 | $36.67 | AZ20260022 |
| Maricopa | Survey SUAZ2019-002 2023-06-12 | $17.95 | $3.97 | $21.92 | AZ20260039 |
| Pinal | Survey SUAZ2019-004 2023-06-12 | $17.48 | $3.97 | $21.45 | AZ20260041 |
| Santa Cruz | Survey SUAZ2012-017 2012-05-30 | $15.50 | $4.50 | $20.00 | AZ20260028 |
| Pima | Survey SUAZ2019-003 2023-06-12 | $17.46 | $0.00 | $17.46 | AZ20260040 |
| Gila | Survey SUAZ2012-013 2012-05-30 | $13.07 | $4.20 | $17.27 | AZ20260024 |
| Coconino | Survey SUAZ2019-006 2023-06-12 | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | AZ20260043 |
| Mohave | Survey SUAZ2019-006 2023-06-12 | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | AZ20260043 |
| Yavapai | Survey SUAZ2019-006 2023-06-12 | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | AZ20260043 |
| Yuma | Survey SUAZ2019-005 2023-06-12 | $15.96 | $0.00 | $15.96 | AZ20260042 |
| Greenlee | Survey SUAZ2012-018 2012-05-30 | $12.70 | $2.53 | $15.23 | AZ20260029 |
| La Paz | Survey SUAZ2012-018 2012-05-30 | $12.70 | $2.53 | $15.23 | AZ20260029 |
| Navajo | Survey SUAZ2012-016 2012-05-30 | $11.98 | $3.13 | $15.11 | AZ20260027 |
| Graham | Survey SUAZ2012-014 2012-05-30 | $11.30 | $1.64 | $12.94 | AZ20260025 |
| Cochise | Survey SUAZ2019-001 2023-06-12 | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | AZ20260038 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Arizona prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
Is construction work growing in Arizona?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at specialty trade contractors establishments by county (all employees, not just construction laborers), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | 112,986 | $80,473 | $1,548 |
| Pinal County | 3,624 | $69,328 | $1,333 |
| Apache County | 229 | $67,470 | $1,298 |
| Pima County | 14,433 | $60,754 | $1,168 |
| Gila County | 457 | $60,549 | $1,164 |
| Yavapai County | 4,005 | $59,912 | $1,152 |
| Coconino County | 1,997 | $59,074 | $1,136 |
| Cochise County | 996 | $55,800 | $1,073 |
| Mohave County | 3,158 | $55,472 | $1,067 |
| Yuma County | 2,478 | $54,599 | $1,050 |
| Navajo County | 1,037 | $53,067 | $1,021 |
| Graham County | — | — | — |
| Greenlee County | — | — | — |
| La Paz County | — | — | — |
| Santa Cruz County | — | — | — |
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Questions this page answers
How much do construction laborers make in Arizona?
The median construction laborer in Arizona earned $22.40 an hour ($46,590 a year) in May 2025, 1% below the national median of $22.66. The middle half earn $19.04–$24.82; the top 10% earn more than $29.29.
Where does Arizona rank for construction laborer pay?
Arizona ranks 30th of 51 states for construction laborer pay, with a median of $22.40 an hour, and 37th after adjusting for Arizona's cost of living (BEA price parity 100.7, US = 100).
What is the union construction laborer rate in Arizona?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for construction laborers in 1 counties, with a typical package of $36.67 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many construction laborers work in Arizona?
BLS counted 37,630 construction laborers in Arizona in May 2025, 11.6 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.65; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arizona and metro areas, SOC 47-2061.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.