Construction Laborers Salary in Columbus, GA-AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, GA-AL

Median annual salary $36,720 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.66
10th percentile $23,910
90th percentile $46,710
Employed locally 630
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,910
    25th
    $31,130
    50th (median)
    $36,720
    75th
    $38,550
    90th
    $46,710

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 64% Median Construction Laborers salary is 36% 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 Columbus, GA-AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63,560
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$44,670
    Electricians$49,380
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$47,350
    Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$41,770
    Carpenters$44,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Columbus, GA-AL is $17.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.44 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Columbus, GA-AL is 21.4% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $23,910 per year in Columbus, GA-AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,130.