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.

Kentucky
$45,840
U.S. average
$52,030

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 areaMedianMeanEmployment
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

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