Construction Laborers pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for construction laborers is $18.74 an hour ($38,990 a year). About 27,800 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($47,120). Georgia ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction laborers in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.41 | $27,880 |
| 25% of workers | $16.93 | $35,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.74 | $38,990 |
| 75% of workers | $22.57 | $46,950 |
| 90% of workers | $27.14 | $56,450 |
Construction Laborers pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $42,010 | 16,460 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $40,010 | 420 |
| Warner Robins | $39,500 | 290 |
| Rome | $39,200 | 110 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $38,730 | 1,630 |
| Gainesville | $38,280 | 600 |
| Savannah | $37,690 | 1,210 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $37,120 | 420 |
| Hinesville | $37,010 | 60 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $36,020 | 330 |
| Columbus | $35,890 | 710 |
| Albany | $35,880 | 400 |
| Dalton | $35,320 | 240 |
| Valdosta | $34,400 | 340 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for construction laborers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 120,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $47,880 |
| Carpenters | $49,350 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $46,240 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $57,730 |
| Pipelayers | $46,220 |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $46,100 |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | $50,290 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $48,090 |
Other job titles for this job
Open construction laborers jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring construction laborers? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.