Laborers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting8%Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Vocational or technical training7%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
6-10 years50%3-5 years40%More than 10 years10%Current company
Chicago Park district
ABC DevelopmentADL SolutionsTime at current job
2-5 years80%Less than a year20%
Browse Indeed's database of 15,271 profiles for Laborers in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 8, 2026
Laborer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $44,954 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,400 – $66,187 yearly
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Laborer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CarpentryFlagger CertificationFirst Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationOSHA 10Driver's License+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingConstruction InspectionConstruction ExperienceGeneral Laborer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingConcrete Laborer/Finisher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAssemblyLandscape Construction Laborer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRHVAC CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingFence InstallationCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportPower ToolsHand ToolsIndependent Demolition and Concrete Laborer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10CPROSHASkills
Time ManagementPower ToolsHand ToolsCarpentryWoodworkingDemolitionGeneral Laborer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipMowingLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingSnow Removal
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What's the average time to fill a laborer role?
The average time to fill a laborer role is 88 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do laborers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a laborer include: heavy lifting, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for laborers?
Common licenses or certifications for laborers include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to laborers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to laborers include: general laborer, concrete laborer and construction laborer.
What level of education is common for a laborer?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a laborer in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a laborer?
Most laborers have 8 years of professional experience.
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