Construction Laborer Salary in Louisville, KY
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The median construction laborer in the Louisville area earns $47,420 a year ($22.80 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($47,120) and 4% above the Kentucky median ($45,710). Half of the 4,600 construction laborers there earn between $39,480 and $58,310.
| Annual pay | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,560 | $33,770 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $39,480 | $37,700 | $38,620 |
| Median | $47,420 | $45,710 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $58,310 | $50,040 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $64,970 | $60,200 | $78,090 |
| Average | $49,750 | $45,840 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 4,600 | 13,280 | 1,096,780 |
Louisville, KY ranks 31st 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: $62,440
- Carpenter: $56,520
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $61,890
- Plumber: $74,680
- Construction Supervisor: $79,190
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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.