Construction Laborers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $36,490 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.54
10th percentile $27,450
90th percentile $54,070
Employed locally 450
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,450
    25th
    $31,720
    50th (median)
    $36,490
    75th
    $47,570
    90th
    $54,070

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 58% Median Construction Laborers salary is 42% 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 Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $58,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,230
    Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $50,380
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $42,440
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,000
    Carpenters $48,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Athens, GA is $17.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.54 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Athens, GA is 21.9% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $27,450 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,720.