Construction Laborers Salary in Anniston, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anniston-Oxford, AL

Median annual salary $30,680 -34.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.75
10th percentile $19,660
90th percentile $45,220
Employed locally 210
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,660
    25th
    $26,020
    50th (median)
    $30,680
    75th
    $38,570
    90th
    $45,220

    Anniston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,826 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 55% Median Construction Laborers salary is 45% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $63,530
    California $60,540
    Vallejo, CA $60,370
    Alaska $57,970
    Salinas, CA $57,350

    Related occupations in Anniston, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $39,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,440
    Electricians $52,190
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,340
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,480
    Carpenters $45,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Anniston?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Anniston, AL is $14.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.55 or more per hour.

    Is Anniston above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Anniston, AL is 34.3% 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 Anniston?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $19,660 per year in Anniston, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,020.