Construction Laborers Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $45,540 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.90
10th percentile $36,390
90th percentile $61,170
Employed locally 8,920
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,390
    25th
    $38,870
    50th (median)
    $45,540
    75th
    $50,480
    90th
    $61,170

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 55% Median Construction Laborers salary is 45% 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
    Knoxville, TN $44,850
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $43,460
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $40,450
    Cleveland, TN $40,330
    Clarksville, TN-KY $40,240
    Johnson City, TN $40,160

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$61,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,640
    Carpenters$53,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$59,870
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$47,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Nashville, TN is $21.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.49 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Nashville, TN is 2.5% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,390 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,870.