How much does a construction laborer make in Alexandria?
$36,940a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $17.76 an hour or $3,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.76
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 358 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,570Median: $36,940Highest 10%: $47,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,570 | $13.74 | |
| 25th | $32,300 | $15.53 | |
| Median | $36,940 | $17.76 | |
| 75th | $44,050 | $21.18 | |
| 90th | $47,700 | $22.93 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| Lake Charles, LA | $45,240 |
| New Orleans, LA | $39,480 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $38,650 |
| Lafayette, LA | $38,620 |
| Shreveport, LA | $38,480 |
| Slidell, LA | $38,300 |
| Houma, LA | $36,890 |
| Hammond, LA | $36,840 |
| Monroe, LA | $35,850 |
Related jobs in Alexandria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $74,670 |
| Plumber | $57,470 |
| Electrician | $50,200 |
| Carpenter | $46,760 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $46,200 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $44,570 |
| Painter | $43,510 |
| Helpers--Pipelayer | $36,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $17.76 ($36,940 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $36,940 against $47,120 nationally, 22% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $38,230, so Alexandria pays 3% less.
Where does Alexandria rank for construction laborer pay?
358 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.