Construction Laborer Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median construction laborer in the Birmingham area earns $38,370 a year ($18.45 an hour), 19% below the U.S. median ($47,120) and 4% above the Alabama median ($36,900). Half of the 4,780 construction laborers there earn between $32,250 and $47,010.
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,250 | $23,980 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $32,250 | $29,960 | $38,620 |
| Median | $38,370 | $36,900 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $47,010 | $45,240 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $51,730 | $49,740 | $78,090 |
| Average | $40,420 | $37,910 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 4,780 | 18,400 | 1,096,780 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 50th 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: $56,630
- Carpenter: $50,400
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $54,330
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- Construction Supervisor: $71,280
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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.