Construction Laborers pay range in Paducah
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,990 or more. The middle half of construction laborers in Paducah earn between $38,520 and $54,600.
- $34K10th
- $39K25th
- $47KMedian
- $55K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,050 | $3,838 | $22.14 |
| Median | $46,850 | $3,904 | $22.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,520 | $3,210 | $18.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $54,600 | $4,550 | $26.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction Laborers pay in Paducah vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Construction laborers in Paducah earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($45,840) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($52,030). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $47,120.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $46,050 | $46,850 | $34,110 | $56,990 | 590 |
| Kentucky | $45,840 | $45,710 | $33,770 | $60,200 | 13,280 |
| 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 Paducah
On the average salary of $46,050, a single filer in Paducah takes home about $36,766 a year, or $3,064 a month and $1,414 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Paducah, KY-IL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IL | $37,043 | $3,087 |
| Working in KY | $36,766 | $3,064 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
Is Paducah a good place for construction laborers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Paducah area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.1), so the average $46,050 buys what about $53,494 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Paducah ($45,860). A typical home costs $171,436, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction Laborers salary in other Kentucky cities
Paducah ranks 3rd of 6 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($49,750).
- Louisville$49,750
- Lexington$46,370
- Paducah$46,050
- Owensboro$44,020
- Bowling Green$42,350
- Elizabethtown$41,650
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 Paducah: questions
How much do construction laborers make an hour in Paducah?
$22.14 an hour on average, and $22.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction laborers salary in Paducah?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction laborers take-home pay in Paducah?
About $36,766 a year ($3,064 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,050. Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
Do construction laborers earn more in Paducah than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Paducah, KY-IL (37140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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). Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.68, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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