Construction Laborers Salary in Alexandria, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alexandria, LA

Median annual salary $39,160 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.83
10th percentile $29,650
90th percentile $49,830
Employed locally 750
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,650
    25th
    $35,580
    50th (median)
    $39,160
    75th
    $47,890
    90th
    $49,830

    Alexandria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,492 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 69% Median Construction Laborers salary is 31% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Vineland, NJ $65,180
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $58,820
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,790
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $58,600

    Related occupations in Alexandria, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $57,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,090
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,030
    Carpenters $45,590
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $39,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Alexandria?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Alexandria, LA is $18.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.93 or more per hour.

    Is Alexandria above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Alexandria, LA is 16.2% 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 Alexandria?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,650 per year in Alexandria, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,580.