Construction Laborers Salary in Central Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $35,400 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.02
10th percentile $28,040
90th percentile $51,470
Employed locally 1,020
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,040
    25th
    $28,040
    50th (median)
    $35,400
    75th
    $42,740
    90th
    $51,470

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63,770
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$45,340
    Electricians$54,870
    Carpenters$43,990
    Highway Maintenance Workers$32,670
    Extraction Workers, All Other$38,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Central Louisiana is $17.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Central Louisiana is 24.2% 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 Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $28,040 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,040.