Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Construction Laborer jobs in Birmingham, AL

4,780 construction laborers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $18.45/hour ($38,370/year) median · 19% below the national median.

  • Direct ATS apply — no login walls.
  • Pay-by-metro, not a national average.
  • Pay data sourced from BLS OEWS May 2025.

The median construction laborer salary in Birmingham, AL is $18.45/hour ($38,370/year), with a typical range of $32,250 to $47,010 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Pay stats
MetricValueSource
Median salary$18.45/hour ($38,370/year)BLS
### Salary facts Median and range. - Use for negotiation.

Construction Laborer pay in Birmingham, AL

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $32,250 $38,370 $47,010
25th$32,250 Median$38,370 75th$47,010 vs US19% below the national median

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

What is a Construction Laborer salary in Birmingham?

The median construction laborer salary in Birmingham, AL is $18.45/hour ($38,370/year), with a typical range of $32,250 to $47,010 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 4,780 construction laborers employed in the Birmingham metro area.

Construction Laborer pay bands in Birmingham 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.

Lead Construction Laborer

Typical lead band in Birmingham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Birmingham, AL
Typical pay range
$36,643–$46,350
Common on
Greenhouse

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 Birmingham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Birmingham, AL
Typical pay range
$34,916–$42,207
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 Birmingham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Birmingham, AL
Typical pay range
$34,916–$44,969
Common on
Ashby

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 Birmingham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Birmingham, AL
Typical pay range
$36,643–$46,350
Common on
Workday

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 Birmingham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Birmingham, AL
Typical pay range
$32,038–$46,350
Common on
Greenhouse

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

Construction Laborer Career Ladder — Birmingham Metro

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

  1. Entry Construction Laborer0–2 yrs$27,626
  2. Mid Construction Laborer2–5 yrs$36,451
  3. Senior Construction Laborer5–8 yrs$46,044
  4. Staff Construction Laborer8–12 yrs$55,636
  5. Lead Construction Laborer12+ yrs$65,229

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

Employers in the Construction Laborer hiring market in Birmingham

  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises

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 Birmingham post Construction Laborer jobs

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

Construction Laborer in Birmingham, AL — Common Questions

How much does a Construction Laborer earn in Birmingham, AL?
Median $18.45/hour ($38,370/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $32,250–$47,010. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in Birmingham?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 4,780 Construction Laborer roles employed in the Birmingham metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Birmingham 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 Birmingham and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
Get Jobeezy

Find Construction Laborer jobs in Birmingham — and let Jobeezy apply for you.

Free to start. No resume writing. No cover letters. We handle the search, the filter, and the apply — you just say yes to interviews.

Free on iPhone and Android. You can delete your account in one tap.