Construction Laborers Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $37,810 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.18
10th percentile $29,280
90th percentile $61,670
Employed locally 920
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,280
    25th
    $33,290
    50th (median)
    $37,810
    75th
    $48,100
    90th
    $61,670

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 48% Median Construction Laborers salary is 52% 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 Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,490
    Carpenters $46,070
    Electricians $49,180
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,190
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,040
    Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $36,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Slidell?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Slidell, LA is $18.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.37 or more per hour.

    Is Slidell above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Slidell, LA is 19.1% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,280 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,290.