Construction Laborers Salary in Middle Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,490 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.54
10th percentile $27,780
90th percentile $47,820
Employed locally 790
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,780
    25th
    $31,380
    50th (median)
    $36,490
    75th
    $42,140
    90th
    $47,820

    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

    Related occupations in Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $40,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,940
    Electricians $56,160
    Highway Maintenance Workers $36,520
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,330
    Carpenters $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Middle Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Middle Georgia is $17.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.77 or more per hour.

    Is Middle Georgia above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Middle Georgia is 21.9% 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $27,780 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,380.