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Construction Laborer Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$21.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,338/year ($3,195/month) for a single filer
Construction Laborer pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 26,250 Construction Laborer jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 47-2061, “Construction Laborers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Construction Laborer salary of $45,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $38,338 — an effective tax rate of 14.8%.
| Gross (median) | $45,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,220 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,443 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,338 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,195 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Laborer make in Tennessee?
- The median Construction Laborer salary in Tennessee is $45,000 per year ($21.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,670 and $49,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Laborer in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $45,000, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $38,338 per year ($3,195 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.8%.
- How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 26,250 Construction Laborer jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.