Construction Laborers Salary in Paducah, KY-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Paducah, KY-IL

Median annual salary $45,780 -2% vs national
Median hourly $22.01
10th percentile $29,560
90th percentile $56,000
Employed locally 570
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,560
    25th
    $38,000
    50th (median)
    $45,780
    75th
    $47,530
    90th
    $56,000

    Paducah economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,286 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 73% Median Construction Laborers salary is 27% 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
    Sandusky, OH $50,280
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $49,300
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $46,560
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $45,960
    Kentucky $45,340
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $44,510

    Related occupations in Paducah, KY-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$63,480
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$55,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$74,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$76,650
    Carpenters$48,900
    Sheet Metal Workers$79,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Paducah?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Paducah, KY-IL is $22.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.40 or more per hour.

    Is Paducah above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Paducah, KY-IL is 2% 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 Paducah?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,560 per year in Paducah, KY-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,000.