Construction Laborer Salary in Nashville, TN
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The median construction laborer in the Nashville area earns $46,190 a year ($22.21 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($47,120) and 3% above the Tennessee median ($45,000). Half of the 9,170 construction laborers there earn between $38,840 and $50,480.
| Annual pay | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,640 | $34,910 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $38,840 | $37,670 | $38,620 |
| Median | $46,190 | $45,000 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $50,480 | $49,450 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $59,270 | $59,990 | $78,090 |
| Average | $46,700 | $45,970 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 9,170 | 26,250 | 1,096,780 |
Nashville, TN ranks 34th 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
- Memphis, TN: $44,810
- 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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- Electrician: $63,340
- Carpenter: $55,770
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $56,030
- Plumber: $60,100
- Construction Supervisor: $78,830
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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.