Construction Laborers Salary in East Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,800 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.69
10th percentile $26,360
90th percentile $51,160
Employed locally 750
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,360
    25th
    $31,710
    50th (median)
    $36,800
    75th
    $45,500
    90th
    $51,160

    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 East Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$39,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63,080
    Electricians$58,140
    Highway Maintenance Workers$34,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$52,330
    Carpenters$47,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in East Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in East Georgia is $17.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.34 or more per hour.

    Is East Georgia above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in East Georgia is 21.2% 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 East Georgia?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $26,360 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,710.