Construction Laborers pay in Alabama
$37,910avg. a year
$18.23 an hour · 18,400 employed
Construction Laborers in Alabama earn an average of $37,910 a year. That is $14,120 (27%) less than the U.S. average of $52,030. The best-paying metro area is Birmingham, AL at $40,420.
$36,900Median pay
$18.23Average hourly
+15%Avg. pay since 2020
#51Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Alabama metro areas
Average pay for construction laborers by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
14,780 jobs
Birmingham, AL
$40,420
$19.43 an hour
2970 jobs
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
$40,290
$19.37 an hour
3690 jobs
Decatur, AL
$39,660
$19.07 an hour
41,670 jobs
Huntsville, AL
$37,770
$18.16 an hour
52,050 jobs
Mobile, AL
$37,420
$17.99 an hour
61,040 jobs
Montgomery, AL
$37,350
$17.96 an hour
7670 jobs
Auburn-Opelika, AL
$37,060
$17.82 an hour
81,110 jobs
Tuscaloosa, AL
$36,840
$17.71 an hour
9560 jobs
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL
$36,000
$17.31 an hour
10710 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL
$35,810
$17.21 an hour
11240 jobs
Anniston-Oxford, AL
$35,310
$16.98 an hour
12600 jobs
Dothan, AL
$33,580
$16.14 an hour
13280 jobs
Gadsden, AL
$33,420
$16.07 an hour
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Construction Laborers pay in Alabama, charted
Pay over time
Alabama, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Alabama construction laborers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Alabama vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $52,030 | $25.02 |
| Alabama | $37,910 | $18.23 |
| Tennessee | $45,970 | $22.10 |
| Florida | $44,550 | $21.42 |
| Georgia | $41,530 | $19.96 |
| Mississippi | $40,310 | $19.38 |
Related jobs in Alabama
- Electricians$57,510
- Carpenters$49,490
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,680
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57,750
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$45,600
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$44,720
Average pay, Alabama, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do construction laborers make in Alabama?
The average is $37,910 a year, and the median is $36,900. That is $14,120 (27%) less than the U.S. average of $52,030.
What is the hourly wage in Alabama?
$18.23 an hour on average; the median is $17.74.
Where in Alabama do they earn the most?
Birmingham, AL ($40,420), followed by Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL ($40,290). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Gadsden, AL ($33,420).
How does Alabama rank?
Alabama ranks #51 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 47-2061. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national construction laborers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.