Construction Laborers Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $39,750 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.11
10th percentile $29,370
90th percentile $62,910
Employed locally 1,510
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,370
    25th
    $34,600
    50th (median)
    $39,750
    75th
    $48,120
    90th
    $62,910

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 60% Median Construction Laborers salary is 40% 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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,940
    Electricians $59,930
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,980
    Carpenters $59,140
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,230
    Helpers--Electricians $37,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Augusta, GA-SC is $19.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.29 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 14.9% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,370 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,600.