Construction Laborers Salary in Central Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,760 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $34,560
90th percentile $62,190
Employed locally 1,410
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,560
    25th
    $36,330
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $50,970
    90th
    $62,190

    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

    Related occupations in Central Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,000
    Carpenters $49,090
    Highway Maintenance Workers $44,730
    Electricians $58,720
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Central Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Central Pennsylvania is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.25 or more per hour.

    Is Central Pennsylvania above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Central Pennsylvania is 2.1% 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 Central Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $34,560 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,330.