Construction Laborers Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $37,440 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $28,810
90th percentile $49,170
Employed locally 1,200
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,810
    25th
    $33,960
    50th (median)
    $37,440
    75th
    $43,970
    90th
    $49,170

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 59% Median Construction Laborers salary is 41% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Flint, MI $48,970
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $45,160
    Flagstaff, AZ $44,530
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $43,970
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $43,290
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $42,430

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,940
    Electricians $47,820
    Carpenters $45,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $43,730
    Roofers $43,680
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Tallahassee?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Tallahassee, FL is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.01 or more per hour.

    Is Tallahassee above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Tallahassee, FL is 19.9% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $28,810 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,960.