Construction Laborers Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $40,870 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.65
10th percentile $29,130
90th percentile $48,950
Employed locally 870
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,130
    25th
    $36,830
    50th (median)
    $40,870
    75th
    $46,550
    90th
    $48,950

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 65% Median Construction Laborers salary is 35% 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
    Sandusky, OH $50,280
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $49,300
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $46,560
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $45,960
    Paducah, KY-IL $45,780
    Kentucky $45,340

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$51,410
    Electricians$55,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$66,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$60,770
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,550
    Highway Maintenance Workers$37,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Bowling Green, KY is $19.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.06 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Bowling Green, KY is 12.5% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,130 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,830.