How much does a construction laborer make in Kentucky?
$45,710a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in Kentucky. That is $21.98 an hour or $3,809 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.98
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,770Median: $45,710Highest 10%: $60,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,770 | $16.24 | |
| 25th | $37,700 | $18.13 | |
| Median | $45,710 | $21.98 | |
| 75th | $50,040 | $24.06 | |
| 90th | $60,200 | $28.94 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $54,930 |
| Louisville, KY | $47,420 |
| Paducah, KY | $46,850 |
| Lexington, KY | $46,300 |
| Huntington, WV | $45,170 |
| Owensboro, KY | $43,760 |
| Clarksville, TN | $41,950 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $41,880 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $38,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction laborers.
| 31. Utah | $46,550 |
| 32. Maine | $46,430 |
| 33. Wyoming | $46,030 |
| 34. Kentucky | $45,710 |
| 35. South Dakota | $45,710 |
| 36. Delaware | $45,550 |
| 37. Tennessee | $45,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $21.98 ($45,710 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $45,710 against $47,120 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for construction laborer pay?
Kentucky ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays construction laborers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $54,930 a year.
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.