Construction Laborers Salary in Savannah, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Savannah, GA

Median annual salary $38,010 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.27
10th percentile $25,390
90th percentile $55,620
Employed locally 1,170
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,390
    25th
    $34,210
    50th (median)
    $38,010
    75th
    $44,640
    90th
    $55,620

    Savannah economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,632 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 51% Median Construction Laborers salary is 49% 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
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,790
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,850
    Sheboygan, WI $48,780
    Michigan $48,670
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $47,130
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $46,660

    Related occupations in Savannah, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,890
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,980
    Electricians $57,010
    Carpenters $48,220
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,970
    Helpers--Electricians $37,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Savannah?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Savannah, GA is $18.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.63 or more per hour.

    Is Savannah above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Savannah, GA is 18.7% 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 Savannah?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $25,390 per year in Savannah, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,210.