Construction Laborers Salary
Construction Laborers in Odessa, TX make a median of $38,380 a year, or about $18.45 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $51K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 93.9), which stretches that salary to about $40,873 in buying power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,595/month, about 57.8% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $38K get you in Odessa?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Odessa’s Regional Price Parity (93.9). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Odessa
Pay for construction laborers in Odessa runs about 19% below the U.S. median of $47K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,595/month, which is 58.2% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 93.9 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 6% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for construction laborerss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for construction laborers in metros near Odessa, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $41K | $42K |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $44K | $43K |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $44K | $45K |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $39K | $42K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Odessa, TX
Entry-level construction laborers (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $51K or more, a $16K spread from bottom to top.
Construction Laborers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Construction Laborers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $77K | +64% | 4,580 |
| New Jersey | $64K | +36% | 23,590 |
| Massachusetts | $63K | +35% | 16,210 |
| Illinois | $61K | +29% | 35,940 |
| California | $60K | +28% | 88,240 |
| Minnesota | $60K | +28% | 28,530 |
| Connecticut | $58K | +24% | 7,360 |
| Alaska | $58K | +23% | 3,690 |
| Washington | $58K | +22% | 25,060 |
| Rhode Island | $57K | +21% | 2,110 |
| Missouri | $57K | +20% | 17,050 |
| Wisconsin | $56K | +19% | 20,330 |
| Ohio | $56K | +19% | 31,910 |
| New York | $56K | +19% | 52,090 |
| Oregon | $51K | +8% | 12,620 |
| Indiana | $50K | +6% | 28,600 |
| District of Columbia | $50K | +6% | 2,090 |
| New Hampshire | $50K | +6% | 4,330 |
| Montana | $50K | +6% | 4,590 |
| Michigan | $50K | +5% | 28,490 |
| Pennsylvania | $49K | +5% | 35,920 |
| North Dakota | $49K | +4% | 5,050 |
| Nevada | $49K | +4% | 11,890 |
| Vermont | $49K | +3% | 1,430 |
| Iowa | $48K | +3% | 13,780 |
| Colorado | $48K | +2% | 18,680 |
| Nebraska | $47K | +0% | 8,530 |
| Maryland | $47K | -0% | 20,920 |
| Idaho | $47K | -0% | 10,850 |
| Arizona | $47K | -1% | 37,630 |
| Utah | $47K | -1% | 20,950 |
| Maine | $46K | -1% | 3,960 |
| Wyoming | $46K | -2% | 3,350 |
| South Dakota | $46K | -3% | 1,780 |
| Kentucky | $46K | -3% | 13,280 |
| Delaware | $46K | -3% | 3,240 |
| Tennessee | $45K | -4% | 26,250 |
| Kansas | $45K | -5% | 9,990 |
| North Carolina | $45K | -5% | 35,620 |
| Florida | $44K | -7% | 87,040 |
| Virginia | $44K | -8% | 25,830 |
| South Carolina | $43K | -9% | 19,620 |
| West Virginia | $43K | -9% | 6,620 |
| Texas | $41K | -14% | 123,250 |
| Oklahoma | $39K | -16% | 13,710 |
| Georgia | $39K | -17% | 27,800 |
| New Mexico | $38K | -19% | 12,470 |
| Louisiana | $38K | -19% | 22,100 |
| Mississippi | $38K | -20% | 8,800 |
| Arkansas | $38K | -20% | 10,650 |
| Alabama | $37K | -22% | 18,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a construction laborer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Odessa?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $38K, rent takes 58.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,595/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $800/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for construction laborers in Odessa?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new construction laborers typically earn — is $34K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,063/month. At HUD’s $1,595/month FMR, rent would take 77% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is construction laborer a high-paying job in Odessa?
Local pay runs 19% below the national median — $38K here vs. $47K nationally. Cost of living is 6% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Odessa compare to the national average for construction laborers?
Odessa pays $38K median vs. the U.S. average of $47K — that’s -19%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 93.9), the purchasing-power equivalent is $41K — below the national median.
How much do construction laborers make in Odessa, TX?
The median is $38,380 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,390, and experienced construction laborers can clear $50,650. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $38K enough to live in Odessa?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,740/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,595/month, which eats 58.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a construction laborers salary go in Odessa?
Odessa has a Regional Price Parity of 93.9 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median construction laborers salary is worth about $40,873 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do construction laborers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.