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How much does a construction laborer make in Memphis?

$44,810a year

Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $21.54 an hour or $3,734 a month.

Hourly
$21.54
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
249 of 392
Jobs in the area
3,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,970Median: $44,810Highest 10%: $64,750
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,970$16.81
25th$38,090$18.31
Median$44,810$21.54
75th$50,760$24.40
90th$64,750$31.13

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for construction laborers.

Nashville, TN$46,190
Knoxville, TN$46,130
Kingsport, TN$45,370
Jackson, TN$44,610
Cleveland, TN$44,190
Chattanooga, TN$43,260
Clarksville, TN$41,950
Johnson City, TN$41,150
Morristown, TN$38,400
Construction Laborer salary in Tennessee Construction Laborer salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,850
Brickmason and Blockmason$65,360
Earth Driller$61,710
Electrician$60,890
Sheet Metal Worker$60,780
Construction and Building Inspector$59,750
Plumber$58,690
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$56,780
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$53,870
Carpenter$50,620
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $21.54 ($44,810 a year).

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

No: $44,810 against $47,120 nationally, 5% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $45,000, so Memphis pays 0% more.

Where does Memphis rank for construction laborer pay?

249 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,750 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.