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Construction Laborer Salary in Alabama (2026)
$17.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,174/year ($2,515/month) for a single filer
Construction Laborer pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 18,400 Construction Laborer jobs in Alabama (occupation code 47-2061, “Construction Laborers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Construction Laborer salary of $36,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,174 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $36,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,248 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,823 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$1,655 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,174 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,515 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Laborer make in Alabama?
- The median Construction Laborer salary in Alabama is $36,900 per year ($17.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,960 and $45,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Laborer in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $36,900, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $30,174 per year ($2,515 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 18,400 Construction Laborer jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.