Construction Laborers Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $36,970 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.77
10th percentile $28,720
90th percentile $60,250
Employed locally 1,480
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,720
    25th
    $32,490
    50th (median)
    $36,970
    75th
    $47,650
    90th
    $60,250

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 68% Median Construction Laborers salary is 32% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Vineland, NJ $65,180
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $58,820
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,790
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $58,600

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,550
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,300
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,650
    Electricians $48,420
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $47,790
    Carpenters $45,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Shreveport?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Shreveport, LA is $17.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.10 or more per hour.

    Is Shreveport above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Shreveport, LA is 20.9% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $28,720 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,490.