Construction Laborers Salary in East Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $38,990 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.75
10th percentile $30,660
90th percentile $56,630
Employed locally 510
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,660
    25th
    $35,330
    50th (median)
    $38,990
    75th
    $47,790
    90th
    $56,630

    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 Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,400
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators $56,120
    Electricians $70,720
    Highway Maintenance Workers $33,580
    Carpenters $45,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in East Kentucky is $18.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in East Kentucky is 16.6% 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 Kentucky?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $30,660 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,330.