Construction Laborers Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,960 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.66
10th percentile $32,610
90th percentile $59,300
Employed locally 1,650
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,610
    25th
    $36,890
    50th (median)
    $42,960
    75th
    $47,690
    90th
    $59,300

    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

    Related occupations in Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,980
    Electricians $51,540
    Carpenters $48,010
    Highway Maintenance Workers $35,740
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $54,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Central Kentucky is $20.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.53 or more per hour.

    Is Central Kentucky above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Central Kentucky is 8.1% 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $32,610 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,890.