Construction Laborers Salary in East Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $39,080 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.79
10th percentile $30,950
90th percentile $49,360
Employed locally 1,060
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,950
    25th
    $35,850
    50th (median)
    $39,080
    75th
    $46,410
    90th
    $49,360

    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 Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,040
    Electricians $56,570
    Carpenters $46,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,830
    Highway Maintenance Workers $36,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in East Tennessee is $18.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in East Tennessee is 16.4% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $30,950 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,850.