Construction Laborers Salary in Dothan, AL

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

Median annual salary $32,700 -30% vs national
Median hourly $15.72
10th percentile $21,990
90th percentile $45,760
Employed locally 520
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,990
    25th
    $23,490
    50th (median)
    $32,700
    75th
    $38,860
    90th
    $45,760

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 58% Median Construction Laborers salary is 42% 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 Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $40,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,250
    Electricians $46,960
    Carpenters $39,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,840
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Dothan?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Dothan, AL is $15.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.57 or more per hour.

    Is Dothan above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Dothan, AL is 30% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $21,990 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,490.