Construction Laborers Salary in Southwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $33,610 -28.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.16
10th percentile $23,380
90th percentile $47,340
Employed locally 530
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,380
    25th
    $26,440
    50th (median)
    $33,610
    75th
    $43,280
    90th
    $47,340

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $40,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,430
    Electricians $59,340
    Highway Maintenance Workers $34,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,530
    Carpenters $48,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Southwest Alabama is $16.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Southwest Alabama is 28.1% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $23,380 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,440.