Construction Laborers pay range in Battle Creek
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,000 or more. The middle half of construction laborers in Battle Creek earn between $46,060 and $56,700.
- $39K10th
- $46K25th
- $57KMedian
- $57K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,660 | $4,472 | $25.80 |
| Median | $56,700 | $4,725 | $27.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,060 | $3,838 | $22.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,700 | $4,725 | $27.26 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction Laborers pay in Battle Creek vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Construction laborers in Battle Creek earn about the same as the Michigan average ($53,130) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($52,030). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $47,120.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | $53,660 | $56,700 | $39,380 | $65,000 | 220 |
| Michigan | $53,130 | $49,590 | $37,220 | $69,890 | 28,490 |
| United States | $52,030 | $47,120 | $35,090 | $78,090 | 1,096,780 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Construction Laborers salary after taxes in Battle Creek
On the average salary of $53,660, a single filer in Battle Creek takes home about $42,783 a year, or $3,565 a month and $1,646 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
Is Battle Creek a good place for construction laborers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Battle Creek area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.5), so the average $53,660 buys what about $59,266 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Battle Creek ($48,690). A typical home costs $189,677, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction Laborers salary in other Michigan cities
Battle Creek ranks 7th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($55,960).
- Detroit$55,960
- Flint$55,910
- Lansing$54,700
- Ann Arbor$54,190
- Midland$54,120
- Kalamazoo$54,000
- Battle Creek$53,660
- Monroe$53,300
- Grand Rapids$51,510
- Traverse City$50,660
Highest-paying cities for construction laborers
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($78,590).
- Kahului, HI$78,590
- Vineland, NJ$74,200
- San Francisco, CA$73,640
- Trenton, NJ$73,100
- Boston, MA$71,350
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Construction Laborers salary in Battle Creek: questions
How much do construction laborers make an hour in Battle Creek?
$25.80 an hour on average, and $27.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction laborers salary in Battle Creek?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction laborers take-home pay in Battle Creek?
About $42,783 a year ($3,565 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,660. Includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
Do construction laborers earn more in Battle Creek than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more than the U.S. average for this job ($52,030).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2061; area Battle Creek, MI (12980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.58, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.58).
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