Construction Laborers Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $43,780 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.05
10th percentile $34,210
90th percentile $56,740
Employed locally 390
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,210
    25th
    $38,130
    50th (median)
    $43,780
    75th
    $52,320
    90th
    $56,740

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 72% Median Construction Laborers salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,350
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $60,320
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $55,740
    State College, PA $55,540
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,200
    Napa, CA $52,170

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $54,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,180
    Electricians $57,150
    Highway Maintenance Workers $48,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Altoona, PA is $21.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.02 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Altoona, PA is 6.3% below the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Laborers in Altoona?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $34,210 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,130.