Construction Laborers Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $39,520 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.00
10th percentile $32,060
90th percentile $64,960
Employed locally 950
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,060
    25th
    $38,340
    50th (median)
    $39,520
    75th
    $49,180
    90th
    $64,960

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 61% Median Construction Laborers salary is 39% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Vallejo, CA $60,370
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,030
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,070
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $49,920
    Pennsylvania $48,480

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,600
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,700
    Carpenters $46,450
    Electricians $58,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,750
    Highway Maintenance Workers $49,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Blacksburg, VA is $19.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.62 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Blacksburg, VA is 15.4% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $32,060 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,340.