Construction Laborers Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $45,160 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.71
10th percentile $29,290
90th percentile $67,600
Employed locally 1,270
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,290
    25th
    $34,890
    50th (median)
    $45,160
    75th
    $61,140
    90th
    $67,600

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $54,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,630
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $38,440
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $43,440
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $41,150
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $57,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Southwest Louisiana is $21.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Southwest Louisiana is 3.4% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,290 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,890.