Construction Laborers Salary in Northwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $33,670 -27.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.19
10th percentile $22,010
90th percentile $47,020
Employed locally 420
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,010
    25th
    $28,350
    50th (median)
    $33,670
    75th
    $38,740
    90th
    $47,020

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $44,670
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,970
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $43,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $59,090
    Highway Maintenance Workers $34,820
    Carpenters $42,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Northwest Alabama is $16.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Northwest Alabama is 27.9% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $22,010 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,350.