Construction Laborers Salary in Northeast Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $35,850 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.24
10th percentile $28,900
90th percentile $56,480
Employed locally 600
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,900
    25th
    $30,450
    50th (median)
    $35,850
    75th
    $44,150
    90th
    $56,480

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,030
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,650
    Electricians $56,590
    Carpenters $46,780
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $39,850
    Highway Maintenance Workers $35,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Northeast Louisiana is $17.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Northeast Louisiana is 23.3% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $28,900 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,450.