Construction Laborers Salary in Albany, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany, GA

Median annual salary $34,740 -25.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.70
10th percentile $23,200
90th percentile $45,030
Employed locally 390
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,200
    25th
    $29,640
    50th (median)
    $34,740
    75th
    $38,470
    90th
    $45,030

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,219 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 64% Median Construction Laborers salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,790
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,850
    Sheboygan, WI $48,780
    Michigan $48,670
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $47,130
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $46,660

    Related occupations in Albany, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,790
    Electricians $59,050
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $41,570
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,360
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $36,490
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $60,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Albany, GA is $16.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.66 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Albany, GA is 25.7% below the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Laborers in Albany?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $23,200 per year in Albany, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,640.