Construction Laborers Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #35 of 51 · KY
11.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,840 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $45,710
Employment 13,280
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,770P25 $37,700 Median $45,710P75 $50,040P90 $60,200
About 80% of construction laborerss in Kentucky earn between $33,770 and $60,200. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean construction laborers salary in Kentucky is $45,840, about 11.9% below the U.S. average ($52,030). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $47,420 | $49,750 | 4,600 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $46,850 | $46,050 | 590 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $46,300 | $46,370 | 1,810 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $45,390 | $44,800 | 1,200 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $44,250 | $43,630 | 1,080 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $44,090 | $43,130 | 510 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $43,860 | $43,770 | 1,440 |
| Owensboro, KY | $43,760 | $44,020 | 340 |