Construction Laborers Salary in Brunswick, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brunswick-St. Simons, GA

Median annual salary $35,870 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.25
10th percentile $24,140
90th percentile $53,780
Employed locally 230
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,140
    25th
    $30,810
    50th (median)
    $35,870
    75th
    $42,900
    90th
    $53,780

    Brunswick economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,819 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
    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 Brunswick, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,770
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,600
    Electricians $49,670
    Carpenters $52,450
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,860
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Brunswick?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Brunswick, GA is $17.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.93 or more per hour.

    Is Brunswick above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Brunswick, GA is 23.2% 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 Brunswick?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $24,140 per year in Brunswick, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,810.