Construction Laborers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for construction laborers is $21.98 an hour ($45,710 a year). About 13,280 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($47,120). Kentucky ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction laborers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.23 | $33,770 |
| 25% of workers | $18.13 | $37,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.98 | $45,710 |
| 75% of workers | $24.06 | $50,040 |
| 90% of workers | $28.94 | $60,200 |
Construction Laborers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $47,420 | 4,600 |
| Paducah | $46,850 | 590 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $46,300 | 1,810 |
| Owensboro | $43,760 | 340 |
| Bowling Green | $41,880 | 840 |
| Elizabethtown | $38,740 | 220 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $52,680 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $57,780 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $76,710 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $50,200 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $64,060 |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | $47,780 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $59,820 |
| Electricians | $59,720 |
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