Construction Laborers Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $36,020 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.32
10th percentile $28,020
90th percentile $47,800
Employed locally 300
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,020
    25th
    $29,130
    50th (median)
    $36,020
    75th
    $41,050
    90th
    $47,800

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 66% Median Construction Laborers salary is 34% 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
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,790
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,850
    Sheboygan, WI $48,780
    Michigan $48,670
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $47,130
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $46,660

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $50,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,860
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $38,310
    Helpers--Electricians $35,690
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,990
    Construction and Building Inspectors $54,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Valdosta?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Valdosta, GA is $17.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.68 or more per hour.

    Is Valdosta above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Valdosta, GA is 22.9% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $28,020 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,130.