Labour Worker Salary in the United States

How much does a Labour Worker make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Labour Worker in the United States is $37,377 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $44,681
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,925 to $41,200
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,603
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Labour Worker Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $41,200 $3,433 $792 $20
Average $37,377 $3,115 $719 $18
25th Percentile $35,925 $2,994 $691 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Labour Worker Salaries

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

How Do Labour Worker 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 Labour Workers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $41,384.
  • California: $41,227.
  • Massachusetts: $40,677.

Top Paying Cities for Labour Workers

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:

  • San Jose: $47,144
  • San Francisco: $46,680
  • Oakland: $45,645

What Skills Can Increase a Labour Worker's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Communication Skills (Mentioned in 6.03% Job Postings): Communication skills are your ability to share or understand information, ideas, and feelings successfully.
  • Body Mechanics (Mentioned in 6.03% Job Postings): Body mechanics is a term used to describe the ways we move as we go about our daily lives. It includes how we hold our bodies when we sit, stand, lift, carry, bend, and sleep. Poor body mechanics are often the cause of back problems.
  • Vehicle Operation (Mentioned in 1.72% Job Postings): Applying the knowledge of vehicle operation, controls and safety guidelines to operate different vehicles.
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Communication Skills 6.03%
Body Mechanics 6.03%
Vehicle Operation 1.72%

Labour Worker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Labour Worker'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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$35,925
Average $37,377/year
$41,200
$2,994
Average $3,115/month
$3,433
$691
Average $719/week
$792
$17
Average $18/hour
$20
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $41,200 $3,433 $792 $20
Average $37,377 $3,115 $719 $18
25th Percentile $35,925 $2,994 $691 $17

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