What are the main factors that influence a General Laborer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A General Laborer's salary?

A General Laborer's salary grows with experience: starting around $44,108 for beginners, reaching about $46,462 at mid-level, and approach $47,120 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a General Laborer?

General Laborer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for General Laborer roles are District of Columbia $48,820, California $48,635, Massachusetts $47,986. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of General Laborer roles make?

Salaries for General Laborer level roles vary by specialization: Concrete Laborer: $54,200; Senior Construction Laborer: $49,000; General Laborer, Sr.: $48,992; ENTRY LEVEL GENERAL LABORER: $44,704; Construction Laborer: $44,100.

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General Laborer Salary in Delaware

How much does a General Laborer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a General Laborer in Delaware is $44,653 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a General Laborer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,178
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,613 to $50,162
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,845

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General Laborer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,162	$4,180	$965	$24
Average	$44,653	$3,721	$859	$21
25th Percentile	$41,613	$3,468	$800	$20

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Key Factors That Influence General Laborer Salaries

A General Laborer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects General Laborer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a General Laborer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $44,108
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,653
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,462
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $46,709
Expert (over 8 years): $47,120

Levels	Salary
Entry Level General Laborer	$44,108
Intermediate Level General Laborer	$44,653
Senior Level General Laborer	$46,462
Specialist Level General Laborer	$46,709
Expert Level General Laborer	$47,120

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How Do General Laborer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract General Laborers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $48,820.
California: $48,635.
Massachusetts: $47,986.

District of Columbia $48,820 California $48,635 Massachusetts $47,986 Washington $47,810 New Jersey $47,792 Alaska $47,731 Connecticut $47,122 New York $46,875

Hawaii $46,086 Rhode Island $45,716 Maryland $45,464 Minnesota $45,120 Colorado $44,988 Illinois $44,944 Oregon $44,776 Delaware $44,653

New Hampshire $44,575 Virginia $44,402 Pennsylvania $43,895 Nevada $43,639 North Dakota $43,555 Michigan $43,423 Wisconsin $43,374 Vermont $43,277

Texas $43,008 Maine $42,991 Arizona $42,964 Ohio $42,933 Georgia $42,528 Indiana $42,325 Wyoming $42,285 Utah $42,223

Iowa $42,197 Kansas $41,985 Louisiana $41,924 North Carolina $41,902 Missouri $41,893 Florida $41,721 Montana $41,628 Nebraska $41,540

Kentucky $41,492 South Carolina $41,315 Tennessee $41,205 Idaho $41,161 New Mexico $40,839 Oklahoma $40,768 Alabama $40,508 South Dakota $40,072

Arkansas $39,834 West Virginia $39,706 Mississippi $39,322

Top Paying Cities for General Laborers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $46,214
Little Creek: $45,786
Magnolia: $45,976

Lincoln, DE $46,214 Little Creek, DE $45,786 Magnolia, DE $45,976 Milford, DE $46,214 Marydel, DE $45,614 Millsboro, DE $46,214 Millville, DE $46,523 Milton, DE $46,214

Nassau, DE $46,214 Ocean View, DE $46,523 Rehoboth Beach, DE $46,523 Seaford, DE $45,729 Selbyville, DE $46,523 Smyrna, DE $45,561 Viola, DE $45,976 Woodside, DE $45,843

Bear, DE $45,226 Newark, DE $45,244 Claymont, DE $45,279 Delaware City, DE $45,244 Hockessin, DE $45,279 Kirkwood, DE $45,244 Middletown, DE $45,469 Montchanin, DE $45,279

New Castle, DE $45,279 Odessa, DE $45,530 Port Penn, DE $45,120 Rockland, DE $45,279 Saint Georges, DE $45,244 Townsend, DE $45,464 Winterthur, DE $45,279 Lewes, DE $46,214

Wilmington, DE $45,279 Dover, DE $45,764 Dover Afb, DE $45,870 Bethany Beach, DE $46,523 Bethel, DE $45,729 Bridgeville, DE $46,214 Camden Wyoming, DE $45,813 Cheswold, DE $45,658

Clayton, DE $45,544 Dagsboro, DE $46,523 Delmar, DE $45,729 Ellendale, DE $46,214 Felton, DE $46,214 Fenwick Island, DE $46,523 Frankford, DE $46,523 Frederica, DE $46,214

Georgetown, DE $46,214 Greenwood, DE $46,214 Harbeson, DE $46,214 Harrington, DE $46,214 Hartly, DE $45,522 Houston, DE $46,214 Kenton, DE $45,544 Laurel, DE $45,729

Yorklyn, DE $45,279

General Laborer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a General Laborer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$41,613

Average $44,653/year

$50,162

$3,468

Average $3,721/month

$4,180

$800

Average $859/week

$965

$20

Average $21/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,162	$4,180	$965	$24
Average	$44,653	$3,721	$859	$21
25th Percentile	$41,613	$3,468	$800	$20

General Laborer Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a General Laborer, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the General Laborer, Sr. role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $49,614 - a projected growth of 11% over your current level.

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