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Construction Laborer Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$21.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,308/year ($3,109/month) for a single filer
Construction Laborer pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,200 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,280 Construction Laborer jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 47-2061, “Construction Laborers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Construction Laborer salary of $45,710 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,308 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $45,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,305 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,497 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,600 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,308 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,109 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Laborer make in Kentucky?
- The median Construction Laborer salary in Kentucky is $45,710 per year ($21.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,700 and $50,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Laborer in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $45,710, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $37,308 per year ($3,109 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 13,280 Construction Laborer jobs in Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky.