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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 12%
Heavy Lifting 9%
Organizational Skills 9%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 90%
Associate's degree 8%
Bachelor's degree 2%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 6%
3-5 years 14%

Current company

Peopleready
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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 9%
1-2 years 22%
2-5 years 31%

Browse Indeed's database of 8,755 profiles for Laborers in Chicago, IL

Last updated: Jul 8, 2026

Laborer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chicago, IL: $45,119 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $32,400$64,876 yearly

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General Laborer

Chicago, IL

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationOSHA 10Fall Protection CertificationFire Safety CertificationSafety Training Undergone

Skills

Time ManagementMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMerchandisingManaging Store Merchandising OperationsStore Management

Laborer / skilled labor

Chicago, IL

Licenses & certifications

Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRForklift Certification

Skills

Front Loader TruckOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAssembly

Construction Worker/Laborer

Chicago, IL

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10TWIC CardHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingScissor Lift Certification

Skills

Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperiencePublic SpeakingCoiled Steel

Flagger/Laborer/Forklift operator/Security

Chicago, IL

Licenses & certifications

DOT Physical ExaminationFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationCrane Certification

Skills

Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising Experience

Carpenter/Laborer

Chicago, IL

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseScissor Lift CertificationPERC CardCPRNon-CDL Class C

Skills

Schedule ManagementCPRDe-Escalation TechniquesConflict De-Escalation

General Laborer/ machine operator

Chicago, IL

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicensePERC CardNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceEclipse (Software)

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What's the average time to fill a laborer role?

The average time to fill a laborer role is 86 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: communication skills, heavy lifting and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a laborer?

Common licenses or certifications for laborers include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.

What are some job titles related to laborers?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to laborers include: general laborer, construction worker/laborer and carpenter/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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