Construction Laborers pay in Augusta-Richmond County
In Augusta-Richmond County (GA), the median pay for construction laborers is $18.62 an hour ($38,730 a year). About 1,630 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($47,120). It is about the same as the Georgia median ($38,990).
Pay range for construction laborers in Augusta-Richmond County (GA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.25 | $27,560 |
| 25% of workers | $16.43 | $34,180 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.62 | $38,730 |
| 75% of workers | $23.02 | $47,890 |
| 90% of workers | $28.29 | $58,850 |
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 (this page) | $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)
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