Construction Laborer salary in California
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A construction laborer in California earns a median of $60,270 a year ($28.98/hour equivalent), 27.9% above the national median of $47,120. California ranks #5 of 51 states. About 88,240 people do this job in California.
Take-home pay in California
At the California median, a single filer keeps about $48,168 a year after federal, FICA and California taxes — $1,853 every two weeks. Try your own numbers with the California paycheck calculator.
- Gross pay
- $2,318.08
- Federal income tax
- −$194.32
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$143.72
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$33.61
- California income tax
- −$63.68
- CA SDI
- −$30.13
- Take-home pay
- $1,852.60
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $60,270
- Federal
- $5,052
- FICA
- $4,611
- State + local
- $2,439
- Net
- $48,168
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 6.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
How California compares
| Rank | State | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | $77,110 |
| #2 | New Jersey | $64,060 |
| #3 | Massachusetts | $63,390 |
| #4 | Illinois | $60,690 |
| #5 | California | $60,270 |
| #49 | Mississippi | $37,710 |
| #50 | Arkansas | $37,630 |
| #51 | Alabama | $36,900 |
See the national construction laborer salary page for the full pay range and all states.
BLS occupation: Construction Laborers (SOC 47-2061), May 2025, state estimates.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make in California?
The median salary is $60,270 a year and the average is $64,870 (BLS May 2025).
Is California a good state for construction laborers?
California ranks #5 of 51 states for median pay in this job, 28% above the national median of $47,120.
What is $60,270 after taxes in California?
About $48,168 a year ($1,853 every two weeks) for a single filer in 2026.
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