Asphalt Raker Career

*A job as an Asphalt Raker falls under the broader career category of Construction Laborers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Construction Laborers : Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers.


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Construction Laborer Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$37,890

Median Hourly Wage

$18.22*

Total Employed Nationally

912,100


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.