12. Wisconsin
Annual median salary: $36,960
Cost of living: 96.9
Employment: 13,900
Hitting the average for the annual median salary for construction laborers is Wisconsin, which explains why it made it to the list of the 25 best states for construction workers. The cost of living index is also in good shape, making construction workers happy with what they earn here. The employment rate is also a great indication of how great the state is for this job and probably many other work opportunities.
