Construction Laborers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for construction laborers is $21.64 an hour ($45,000 a year). About 26,250 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($47,120). Tennessee ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction laborers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.79 | $34,910 |
| 25% of workers | $18.11 | $37,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.64 | $45,000 |
| 75% of workers | $23.78 | $49,450 |
| 90% of workers | $28.84 | $59,990 |
Construction Laborers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $46,190 | 9,170 |
| Knoxville | $46,130 | 3,640 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $45,370 | 1,430 |
| Memphis | $44,810 | 3,940 |
| Jackson | $44,610 | 580 |
| Cleveland | $44,190 | 310 |
| Chattanooga | $43,260 | 1,800 |
| Clarksville | $41,950 | 620 |
| Johnson City | $41,150 | 580 |
| Morristown | $38,400 | 520 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $52,000 |
| Carpenters | $50,830 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $47,910 |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $42,510 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $56,750 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $63,850 |
| Pipelayers | $46,020 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $64,790 |
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