Construction Laborers Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $56,520 +21% vs national
Median hourly $27.17
10th percentile $38,840
90th percentile $79,530
Employed locally 900
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,840
    25th
    $46,430
    50th (median)
    $56,520
    75th
    $66,130
    90th
    $79,530

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 70% Median Construction Laborers salary is 30% 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
    Hawaii $66,100
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $64,310
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $62,450
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $61,870
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,920
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,900

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$71,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$101,920
    Electricians$86,170
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$76,150
    Roofers$54,860
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$79,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Bellingham, WA is $27.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.08 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Bellingham, WA is 21% above 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $38,840 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,430.