Construction Laborers Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,660 -28% vs national
Median hourly $16.18
10th percentile $21,010
90th percentile $44,840
Employed locally 600
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,010
    25th
    $27,370
    50th (median)
    $33,660
    75th
    $37,820
    90th
    $44,840

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$38,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$60,670
    Highway Maintenance Workers$34,920
    Carpenters$43,900
    Electricians$48,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Southeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Southeast Alabama is $16.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.98 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Alabama above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Southeast Alabama is 28% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $21,010 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,370.