How much does a construction laborer make in Atlanta?
$42,010a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $20.20 an hour or $3,501 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.20
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 292 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 16,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,280Median: $42,010Highest 10%: $58,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,280 | $13.60 | |
| 25th | $36,620 | $17.61 | |
| Median | $42,010 | $20.20 | |
| 75th | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| 90th | $58,140 | $27.95 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| Chattanooga, TN | $43,260 |
| Macon, GA | $40,010 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $39,500 |
| Rome, GA | $39,200 |
| Augusta, GA | $38,730 |
| Gainesville, GA | $38,280 |
| Savannah, GA | $37,690 |
| Athens, GA | $37,120 |
| Hinesville, GA | $37,010 |
| Brunswick, GA | $36,020 |
| Columbus, GA | $35,890 |
| Albany, GA | $35,880 |
| Dalton, GA | $35,320 |
| Valdosta, GA | $34,400 |
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How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $20.20 ($42,010 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $42,010 against $47,120 nationally, 11% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $38,990, so Atlanta pays 8% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for construction laborer pay?
292 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,140 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.