Construction Laborers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,680 or more. The middle half of construction laborers in Columbus earn between $28,470 and $39,520.
- $25K10th
- $28K25th
- $36KMedian
- $40K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,810 | $2,984 | $17.22 |
| Median | $35,890 | $2,991 | $17.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,470 | $2,372 | $13.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $39,520 | $3,293 | $19.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction Laborers pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Construction laborers in Columbus earn 14% less than the Georgia average ($41,530) and 31% less than the U.S. average ($52,030). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $47,120.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $35,810 | $35,890 | $24,960 | $46,680 | 710 |
| Georgia | $41,530 | $38,990 | $27,880 | $56,450 | 27,800 |
| United States | $52,030 | $47,120 | $35,090 | $78,090 | 1,096,780 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Construction Laborers salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $35,810, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $29,915 a year, or $2,493 a month and $1,151 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $29,915 | $2,493 |
| Working in AL | $29,509 | $2,459 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for construction laborers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $35,810 buys what about $40,103 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction Laborers salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 13th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($43,150).
- Atlanta$43,150
- Augusta$42,720
- Gainesville$41,310
- Athens$40,770
- Rome$40,760
- Warner Robins$40,390
- Macon$40,040
- Savannah$39,560
- Hinesville$38,190
- Columbus$35,810
Highest-paying cities for construction laborers
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($78,590).
- Kahului, HI$78,590
- Vineland, NJ$74,200
- San Francisco, CA$73,640
- Trenton, NJ$73,100
- Boston, MA$71,350
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Construction Laborers salary in Columbus: questions
How much do construction laborers make an hour in Columbus?
$17.21 an hour on average, and $17.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction laborers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction laborers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $29,915 a year ($2,493 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,810.
Do construction laborers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 31% less than the U.S. average for this job ($52,030).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2061; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.86, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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