Construction Laborers Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $40,160 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.31
10th percentile $32,040
90th percentile $50,580
Employed locally 560
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,040
    25th
    $36,040
    50th (median)
    $40,160
    75th
    $46,930
    90th
    $50,580

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 72% Median Construction Laborers salary is 28% 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 Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,760
    Electricians $51,580
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,290
    Carpenters $47,120
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $45,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Johnson City?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Johnson City, TN is $19.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.55 or more per hour.

    Is Johnson City above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Johnson City, TN is 14.1% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $32,040 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,040.