How much does a construction laborer make in Louisville?
$47,420a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $22.80 an hour or $3,952 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.80
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 190 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 4,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,560Median: $47,420Highest 10%: $64,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,560 | $17.58 | |
| 25th | $39,480 | $18.98 | |
| Median | $47,420 | $22.80 | |
| 75th | $58,310 | $28.03 | |
| 90th | $64,970 | $31.24 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $54,930 |
| 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 |
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How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $22.80 ($47,420 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Louisville than the national average?
Yes: $47,420 against $47,120 nationally, 1% more.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $45,710, so Louisville pays 4% more.
Where does Louisville rank for construction laborer pay?
190 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,970 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.