Construction Laborers Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #46 of 51 · LA
18.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,250 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $38,230
Employment 22,100
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,650P25 $34,510 Median $38,230P75 $47,300P90 $60,090
About 80% of construction laborerss in Louisiana earn between $29,650 and $60,090. 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 Louisiana is $42,250, about 18.8% below the U.S. average ($52,030). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | $45,240 | $45,930 | 2,130 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $39,480 | $43,820 | 3,620 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $38,650 | $42,590 | 6,300 |
| Lafayette, LA | $38,620 | $42,060 | 1,780 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $38,620 | $45,020 | 1,070 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $38,480 | $42,500 | 1,170 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $38,300 | $42,900 | 860 |
| Alexandria, LA | $36,940 | $39,120 | 610 |