Construction Laborers Salary in South Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $38,990 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.75
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $55,270
Employed locally 820
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,690
    50th (median)
    $38,990
    75th
    $46,660
    90th
    $55,270

    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 Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,890
    Carpenters $46,960
    Electricians $56,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,830
    Highway Maintenance Workers $45,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in South Central Tennessee is $18.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in South Central Tennessee is 16.6% 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 Tennessee?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in South Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,690.