Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Construction Laborer jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

6,300 construction laborers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $18.58/hour ($38,650/year) median · 18% below the national median.

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The median construction laborer salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $18.58/hour ($38,650/year), with a typical range of $34,510 to $47,260 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$18.58/hour ($38,650/year)	BLS

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Construction Laborer pay in Baton Rouge, LA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Baton Rouge metro. Half of Construction Laborers earn inside that band.

25th$34,510 Median$38,650 75th$47,260 vs US18% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Baton Rouge, LA metro area (SOC 47-2061, Construction Laborer). Full Construction Laborer salary guide →

What is a Construction Laborer salary in Baton Rouge?

The median construction laborer salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $18.58/hour ($38,650/year), with a typical range of $34,510 to $47,260 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 6,300 construction laborers employed in the Baton Rouge metro area.

Construction Laborer pay bands in Baton Rouge by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Staff Construction Laborer

Typical staff band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $36,331–$47,384
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Construction Laborer

Typical staff band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $34,011–$42,515
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Construction Laborer

Typical mid level band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $33,432–$45,297
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Construction Laborer

Typical lead band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $35,171–$44,602
Common on: Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Construction Laborer

Typical senior band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $31,692–$42,515
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

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Construction Laborer Career Ladder — Baton Rouge Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Baton Rouge’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Construction Laborer0–2 yrs$27,828
Mid Construction Laborer2–5 yrs$36,717
Senior Construction Laborer5–8 yrs$46,380
Staff Construction Laborer8–12 yrs$56,042
Lead Construction Laborer12+ yrs$65,705

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 47-2061, Construction Laborer).

Employers in the Construction Laborer hiring market in Baton Rouge

TechCorp Solutions
Talent Bridge
Summit Enterprises
Apex Staffing
NexGen Group

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Baton Rouge post Construction Laborer jobs

Employers in the Baton Rouge metro typically post Construction Laborer roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Construction Laborer in Baton Rouge, LA — Common Questions

How much does a Construction Laborer earn in Baton Rouge, LA?: Median $18.58/hour ($38,650/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $34,510–$47,260. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in Baton Rouge?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 6,300 Construction Laborer roles employed in the Baton Rouge metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Baton Rouge employers use for Construction Laborer?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Construction Laborer jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Construction Laborer openings in Baton Rouge and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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