Construction Laborers Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Construction Laborers in Tennessee earn a median salary of $40,557 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.2% vs the national median of $46,730. An estimated 25,810 construction laborers are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $37,440 to $45,540 depending on location.
$40,557
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$45,540
Highest paying metro
$37,440
Lowest paying metro
25,810
Employed in Tennessee
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Construction Laborers salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $45,540 | $38,870 | $50,480 | 8,920 |
| Knoxville, TN | $44,850 | $37,480 | $52,390 | 3,770 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $43,460 | $37,670 | $50,210 | 3,710 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $40,450 | $35,500 | $49,100 | 1,030 |
| Cleveland, TN | $40,330 | $36,720 | $45,990 | 300 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $40,240 | $36,580 | $48,260 | 660 |
| Johnson City, TN | $40,160 | $36,040 | $46,930 | 560 |
| West Tennessee | $39,930 | $36,230 | $46,630 | 1,040 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $39,360 | $36,040 | $47,030 | 1,730 |
| East Tennessee | $39,080 | $35,850 | $46,410 | 1,060 |
| North Central Tennessee | $39,080 | $35,900 | $46,060 | 980 |
| South Central Tennessee | $38,990 | $35,690 | $46,660 | 820 |
| Jackson, TN | $38,890 | $35,760 | $47,510 | 670 |
| Morristown, TN | $37,440 | $34,900 | $43,690 | 560 |