Construction Laborers Salary in Elizabethtown, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elizabethtown, KY

Median annual salary $42,250 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.31
10th percentile $30,160
90th percentile $55,480
Employed locally 220
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,160
    25th
    $36,230
    50th (median)
    $42,250
    75th
    $46,300
    90th
    $55,480

    Elizabethtown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,630 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 62% Median Construction Laborers salary is 38% 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
    Sandusky, OH $50,280
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $49,300
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $46,560
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $45,960
    Paducah, KY-IL $45,780
    Kentucky $45,340

    Related occupations in Elizabethtown, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $53,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,970
    Carpenters $45,030
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,420
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,620
    Highway Maintenance Workers $35,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Elizabethtown?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Elizabethtown, KY is $20.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.61 or more per hour.

    Is Elizabethtown above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Elizabethtown, KY is 9.6% 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 Elizabethtown?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $30,160 per year in Elizabethtown, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,230.