Construction Laborers Salary in South Georgia

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

Median annual salary $35,430 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.03
10th percentile $23,940
90th percentile $47,040
Employed locally 2,080
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,940
    25th
    $29,470
    50th (median)
    $35,430
    75th
    $39,770
    90th
    $47,040

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63,490
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$38,120
    Electricians$59,090
    Carpenters$47,220
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$54,160
    Highway Maintenance Workers$33,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in South Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in South Georgia is $17.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.01 or more per hour.

    Is South Georgia above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in South Georgia is 24.2% 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 Georgia?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $23,940 per year in South Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,470.