Construction Laborers Salary in South Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,980 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.18
10th percentile $31,370
90th percentile $59,110
Employed locally 1,070
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,370
    25th
    $36,400
    50th (median)
    $41,980
    75th
    $47,620
    90th
    $59,110

    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 South Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$65,120
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,580
    Carpenters$46,740
    Electricians$51,980
    Highway Maintenance Workers$33,580
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$54,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in South Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in South Central Kentucky is $20.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.04 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Kentucky above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in South Central Kentucky is 10.2% 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 South Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $31,370 per year in South Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,400.