Construction Laborers Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $38,200 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.36
10th percentile $29,920
90th percentile $59,840
Employed locally 720
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,920
    25th
    $34,420
    50th (median)
    $38,200
    75th
    $47,930
    90th
    $59,840

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 59% Median Construction Laborers salary is 41% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Vineland, NJ $65,180
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $58,820
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,790
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $58,600

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $60,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,680
    Electricians $57,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $54,950
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,500
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Houma?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Houma, LA is $18.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.62 or more per hour.

    Is Houma above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Houma, LA is 18.3% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,920 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,420.