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Construction Laborer Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$18.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,126/year ($2,677/month) for a single filer
Construction Laborer pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,300 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 22,100 Construction Laborer jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 47-2061, “Construction Laborers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Construction Laborer salary of $38,230 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,126 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $38,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,408 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,925 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$772 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,126 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,677 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Laborer make in Louisiana?
- The median Construction Laborer salary in Louisiana is $38,230 per year ($18.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,510 and $47,300.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Laborer in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $38,230, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $32,126 per year ($2,677 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 22,100 Construction Laborer jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.