Construction Laborers pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for construction laborers is $22.80 an hour ($47,420 a year). About 4,600 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($47,120). It is 4% higher than the Kentucky median ($45,710).
Pay range for construction laborers in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.58 | $36,560 |
| 25% of workers | $18.98 | $39,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.80 | $47,420 |
| 75% of workers | $28.03 | $58,310 |
| 90% of workers | $31.24 | $64,970 |
Construction Laborers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County (this page) | $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 Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $56,520 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $61,890 |
| Electricians | $62,440 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $74,680 |
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