23. Louisiana
Annual median salary: $28,520
Cost of living index: 94.4
Employment: 16,950
Louisiana is another state on our list of best states for construction workers with a low salary that is greatly balanced by a low cost of living index. While construction laborers don’t get a huge paycheck, their purchasing power is strong because basic goods tend to be cheaper here as compared to other states. The employment rates look promising, too.
