Construction Laborer Salary in Memphis, TN
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The median construction laborer in the Memphis area earns $44,810 a year ($21.54 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($47,120) and about the same as the Tennessee median ($45,000). Half of the 3,940 construction laborers there earn between $38,090 and $50,760.
| Annual pay | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,970 | $34,910 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $38,090 | $37,670 | $38,620 |
| Median | $44,810 | $45,000 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $50,760 | $49,450 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $64,750 | $59,990 | $78,090 |
| Average | $47,210 | $45,970 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 3,940 | 26,250 | 1,096,780 |
Memphis, TN ranks 38th 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
- Nashville, TN: $46,190
- 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
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Similar jobs in Memphis, TN
- Electrician: $60,890
- Carpenter: $50,620
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $53,870
- Plumber: $58,690
- Construction Supervisor: $75,850
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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.