Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Construction Laborer jobs in New Orleans, LA

3,620 construction laborers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $18.98/hour ($39,480/year) median · 16% below the national median.

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The median construction laborer salary in New Orleans, LA is $18.98/hour ($39,480/year), with a typical range of $36,300 to $48,430 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$18.98/hour ($39,480/year)	BLS

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Construction Laborer pay in New Orleans, LA

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

25th$36,300 Median$39,480 75th$48,430 vs US16% below the national median

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

What is a Construction Laborer salary in New Orleans?

The median construction laborer salary in New Orleans, LA is $18.98/hour ($39,480/year), with a typical range of $36,300 to $48,430 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 3,620 construction laborers employed in the New Orleans metro area.

Construction Laborer pay bands in New Orleans 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 New Orleans

Example (illustrative)

Location: New Orleans, LA
Typical pay range: $37,111–$45,559
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 New Orleans

Example (illustrative)

Location: New Orleans, LA
Typical pay range: $34,742–$47,691
Common on: iCIMS

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 New Orleans

Example (illustrative)

Location: New Orleans, LA
Typical pay range: $34,742–$46,981
Common on: Greenhouse

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 New Orleans

Example (illustrative)

Location: New Orleans, LA
Typical pay range: $33,558–$49,823
Common on: Ashby

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 New Orleans

Example (illustrative)

Location: New Orleans, LA
Typical pay range: $34,150–$44,849
Common on: Ashby

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 — New Orleans Metro

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

Entry Construction Laborer0–2 yrs$28,425
Mid Construction Laborer2–5 yrs$37,506
Senior Construction Laborer5–8 yrs$47,376
Staff Construction Laborer8–12 yrs$57,246
Lead Construction Laborer12+ yrs$67,116

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

Employers in the Construction Laborer hiring market in New Orleans

Talent Bridge
Summit Enterprises
Apex Staffing
NexGen Group
TechCorp Solutions

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 New Orleans post Construction Laborer jobs

Employers in the New Orleans 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 New Orleans, LA — Common Questions

How much does a Construction Laborer earn in New Orleans, LA?: Median $18.98/hour ($39,480/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $36,300–$48,430. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in New Orleans?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 3,620 Construction Laborer roles employed in the New Orleans metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do New Orleans 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 New Orleans and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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