Construction Laborers Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $37,230 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.90
10th percentile $27,990
90th percentile $62,860
Employed locally 360
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,990
    25th
    $29,620
    50th (median)
    $37,230
    75th
    $44,720
    90th
    $62,860

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 71% Median Construction Laborers salary is 29% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $46,500
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $43,470
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $43,330
    Charleston, WV $43,160
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $42,620
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $40,550

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,070
    Electricians $62,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,400
    Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining $71,090
    Carpenters $45,700
    Roof Bolters, Mining $76,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Beckley?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Beckley, WV is $17.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.39 or more per hour.

    Is Beckley above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Beckley, WV is 20.3% 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 Beckley?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $27,990 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,620.