Construction Laborers Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,080 -24.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.86
10th percentile $22,620
90th percentile $46,040
Employed locally 880
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,620
    25th
    $27,910
    50th (median)
    $35,080
    75th
    $39,110
    90th
    $46,040

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $43,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,280
    Electricians $47,990
    Highway Maintenance Workers $33,700
    Carpenters $42,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Northeast Alabama is $16.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.27 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Northeast Alabama is 24.9% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $22,620 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,910.