Laborers for hire in Detroit, MI

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    13,866

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  • Most popular skills

    Heavy Lifting10%
    Communication Skills10%
    Organizational Skills8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED88%
    Vocational or technical training5%
    Bachelor's degree5%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years14%
    3-5 years16%
  • Current company

    Abraham Landscaping Group
    aeortek
    ALL AM LLC
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year22%
    1-2 years22%
    2-5 years39%

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Last updated: Aug 22, 2026

Laborer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Detroit, MI: $43,547 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $34,166$55,503 yearly

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  • Construction Laborer

    River Rouge, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    Chauffeur's PermitEPA CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationFirearms LicenseOSHA 10+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadership
  • General Laborer

    Wyandotte, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCoiled Steel
  • General Laborer

    Detroit, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingOrder Picking
  • Laborer

    Detroit, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    BussingDrivingVehicle Exterior WashingComputer OperationComputer LiteracyTeam Management
  • Laborer

    Detroit, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    Asbestos CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime Management
  • General Laborer

    Detroit, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHome CareHand ToolsLive Chat

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

The average time to fill a laborer role is 87 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 a laborer?

Common licenses or certifications for laborers include: Driver's License, Chauffeur's Permit 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 laborer and roofer/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 Detroit, MI, 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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