Construction Laborers Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $36,140 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.38
10th percentile $23,770
90th percentile $46,520
Employed locally 990
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,770
    25th
    $30,200
    50th (median)
    $36,140
    75th
    $40,170
    90th
    $46,520

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 58% Median Construction Laborers salary is 42% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $63,530
    California $60,540
    Vallejo, CA $60,370
    Alaska $57,970
    Salinas, CA $57,350

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,220
    Electricians $49,750
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $42,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,990
    Carpenters $47,240
    Helpers--Electricians $35,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Montgomery?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Montgomery, AL is $17.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.07 or more per hour.

    Is Montgomery above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Montgomery, AL is 22.7% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $23,770 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,200.