Construction Laborers Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Construction Laborers in Louisiana earn a median salary of $39,455 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.6% vs the national median of $46,730. An estimated 24,480 construction laborers are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $35,400 to $46,850 depending on location.
$39,455
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$46,850
Highest paying metro
$35,400
Lowest paying metro
24,480
Employed in Louisiana
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Construction Laborers salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | $46,850 | $36,830 | $60,200 | 2,230 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $45,160 | $34,890 | $61,140 | 1,270 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $43,110 | $37,570 | $50,980 | 7,680 |
| New Orleans, LA | $42,490 | $36,390 | $50,060 | 4,520 |
| Alexandria, LA | $39,160 | $35,580 | $47,890 | 750 |
| Houma, LA | $38,200 | $34,420 | $47,930 | 720 |
| Lafayette, LA | $38,170 | $33,690 | $46,770 | 2,000 |
| Slidell, LA | $37,810 | $33,290 | $48,100 | 920 |
| Hammond, LA | $37,770 | $33,420 | $45,920 | 330 |
| Shreveport, LA | $36,970 | $32,490 | $47,650 | 1,480 |
| Monroe, LA | $35,970 | $30,620 | $45,610 | 960 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $35,850 | $30,450 | $44,150 | 600 |
| Central Louisiana | $35,400 | $28,040 | $42,740 | 1,020 |