Construction Laborers Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $34,730 -25.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.70
10th percentile $21,310
90th percentile $46,760
Employed locally 660
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,310
    25th
    $27,260
    50th (median)
    $34,730
    75th
    $39,720
    90th
    $46,760

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 59% Median Construction Laborers salary is 41% 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 Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,830
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,140
    Electricians $49,890
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,200
    Carpenters $46,250
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Auburn?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Auburn, AL is $16.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.99 or more per hour.

    Is Auburn above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Auburn, AL 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $21,310 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,260.