- Open jobs
- 3
- Agencies hiring
- 1
- Median pay in listings
- $32.50/hour
- Pay range
- $20.00 – $55.29/hour
- Median wage in California (BLS)
- $28.98/hour
Construction Laborer pay in California
The median wage for Construction Laborer jobs in California is $28.98 per hour ($60,278 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $32.50/hour, from $20.00 to $55.29. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most warehouse and production jobs need no license or experience: you usually need to be 18+, pass a background check and drug screen, and be able to lift around 50 lb. Forklift jobs require an OSHA forklift certification, which many agencies provide for free.
Agencies hiring for Construction Laborer jobs in California
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Express Employment Professionals | 3 | $32.50/hr |
Cities with the most Construction Laborer jobs
Sacramento (2), Carmichael (1)
FAQ
How much does a Construction Laborer make in California?
The median wage for Construction Laborer jobs in California is $28.98 per hour (about $60,278 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Construction Laborer jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $32.50 per hour.
How many Construction Laborer jobs are open in California?
3 Construction Laborer jobs from 1 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most warehouse and production jobs need no license or experience: you usually need to be 18+, pass a background check and drug screen, and be able to lift around 50 lb. Forklift jobs require an OSHA forklift certification, which many agencies provide for free.