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How much does a construction laborer make in Dalton?

$35,320a year

Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Dalton, GA metro area. That is $16.98 an hour or $2,943 a month.

Hourly
$16.98
Vs. national median
-25%
Rank among cities
378 of 392
Jobs in the area
240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,470Median: $35,320Highest 10%: $52,430
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$24,470$11.76
25th$25,520$12.27
Median$35,320$16.98
75th$42,900$20.63
90th$52,430$25.21

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for construction laborers.

Chattanooga, TN$43,260
Atlanta, GA$42,010
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
Valdosta, GA$34,400
Construction Laborer salary in Georgia Construction Laborer salary in all states

Related jobs in Dalton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Construction and Building Inspector$71,230
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$69,300
Electrician$56,860
Plumber$47,370
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$40,860
Salaries for every job in Dalton, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Dalton?

The median hourly pay in the Dalton, GA metro area is $16.98 ($35,320 a year).

Do construction laborers make more in Dalton than the national average?

No: $35,320 against $47,120 nationally, 25% less.

How does Dalton compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $38,990, so Dalton pays 9% less.

Where does Dalton rank for construction laborer pay?

378 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Dalton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $24,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,430 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.