Construction Laborers Salary in North Georgia

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

Median annual salary $36,600 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.60
10th percentile $29,820
90th percentile $49,270
Employed locally 1,190
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,820
    25th
    $32,310
    50th (median)
    $36,600
    75th
    $43,610
    90th
    $49,270

    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 North Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $42,130
    Electricians $57,360
    Carpenters $52,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,860
    Sheet Metal Workers $46,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in North Georgia is $17.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in North Georgia is 21.7% 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 North Georgia?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,820 per year in North Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,310.