Construction Laborers Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $38,770 -17% vs national
Median hourly $18.64
10th percentile $29,430
90th percentile $49,250
Employed locally 550
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,430
    25th
    $35,610
    50th (median)
    $38,770
    75th
    $48,090
    90th
    $49,250

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 61% Median Construction Laborers salary is 39% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $63,530
    California $60,540
    Vallejo, CA $60,370
    Alaska $57,970
    Salinas, CA $57,350

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $61,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $70,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,500
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,110
    Carpenters $50,360
    Helpers--Electricians $38,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Decatur, AL is $18.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.08 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Decatur, AL is 17% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,430 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,610.