Construction Laborers Salary in Charleston, WV

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

Median annual salary $43,160 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.75
10th percentile $29,570
90th percentile $61,670
Employed locally 770
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,570
    25th
    $35,250
    50th (median)
    $43,160
    75th
    $55,850
    90th
    $61,670

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 74% Median Construction Laborers salary is 26% 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
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $42,620
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $40,550
    Winchester, VA-WV $39,120

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,380
    Electricians $62,650
    Carpenters $48,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,940
    Construction and Building Inspectors $61,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Charleston, WV is $20.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.54 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Charleston, WV is 7.6% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,570 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,250.