Construction Laborers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $45,960 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.10
10th percentile $33,610
90th percentile $58,560
Employed locally 1,760
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,610
    25th
    $38,580
    50th (median)
    $45,960
    75th
    $49,710
    90th
    $58,560

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 65% Median Construction Laborers salary is 35% 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
    Paducah, KY-IL $45,780
    Kentucky $45,340
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $44,510

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $58,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,850
    Carpenters $50,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,230
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,970
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $44,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Lexington, KY is $22.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.38 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Lexington, KY is 1.6% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $33,610 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,580.