Construction Laborer Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median construction laborer in the Atlanta area earns $42,010 a year ($20.20 an hour), 11% below the U.S. median ($47,120) and 8% above the Georgia median ($38,990). Half of the 16,460 construction laborers there earn between $36,620 and $47,990.
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,280 | $27,880 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $36,620 | $35,220 | $38,620 |
| Median | $42,010 | $38,990 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $47,990 | $46,950 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $58,140 | $56,450 | $78,090 |
| Average | $43,150 | $41,530 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 16,460 | 27,800 | 1,096,780 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 44th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for construction laborer pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($72,610).
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Check my payConstruction laborer pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $72,610
- San Jose, CA: $68,470
- St. Louis, MO: $64,500
- Boston, MA: $63,420
- Minneapolis, MN: $61,970
- New York, NY: $61,270
- Chicago, IL: $60,890
- Sacramento, CA: $60,560
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- Electrician: $58,650
- Carpenter: $50,680
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $49,430
- Plumber: $58,380
- Construction Supervisor: $80,500
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.