Construction Laborers Salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

Median annual salary $46,560 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.38
10th percentile $36,920
90th percentile $62,540
Employed locally 5,060
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,920
    25th
    $39,730
    50th (median)
    $46,560
    75th
    $52,900
    90th
    $62,540

    Louisville/Jefferson County economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,737 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
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $45,960
    Paducah, KY-IL $45,780
    Kentucky $45,340
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $44,510

    Related occupations in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $61,890
    Carpenters $55,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,570
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,640
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $50,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Louisville/Jefferson County?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is $22.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.24 or more per hour.

    Is Louisville/Jefferson County above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is 0.4% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,920 per year in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,730.