How much does a construction laborer make in Birmingham?
$38,370a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $18.45 an hour or $3,198 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.45
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 332 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 4,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,250Median: $38,370Highest 10%: $51,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,250 | $13.58 | |
| 25th | $32,250 | $15.50 | |
| Median | $38,370 | $18.45 | |
| 75th | $47,010 | $22.60 | |
| 90th | $51,730 | $24.87 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| Daphne, AL | $38,440 |
| Decatur, AL | $37,680 |
| Huntsville, AL | $37,510 |
| Mobile, AL | $36,830 |
| Montgomery, AL | $36,630 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $36,460 |
| Florence, AL | $36,260 |
| Auburn, AL | $36,110 |
| Columbus, GA | $35,890 |
| Anniston, AL | $33,970 |
| Gadsden, AL | $32,900 |
| Dothan, AL | $32,000 |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $18.45 ($38,370 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $38,370 against $47,120 nationally, 19% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $36,900, so Birmingham pays 4% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for construction laborer pay?
332 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,730 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.