Construction Laborers Salary in Jackson, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, TN

Median annual salary $38,890 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.70
10th percentile $32,040
90th percentile $54,780
Employed locally 670
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,040
    25th
    $35,760
    50th (median)
    $38,890
    75th
    $47,510
    90th
    $54,780

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 66% Median Construction Laborers salary is 34% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $45,540
    Knoxville, TN $44,850
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $43,460
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $40,450
    Cleveland, TN $40,330
    Clarksville, TN-KY $40,240

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $56,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,290
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,470
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $43,540
    Carpenters $48,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Jackson, TN is $18.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.83 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Jackson, TN is 16.8% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $32,040 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,760.