Construction Laborers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $42,970 -8% vs national
Median hourly $20.66
10th percentile $34,830
90th percentile $49,850
Employed locally 650
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,830
    25th
    $37,350
    50th (median)
    $42,970
    75th
    $46,040
    90th
    $49,850

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 47% Median Construction Laborers salary is 53% 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 Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,900
    Electricians $62,500
    Carpenters $53,120
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $51,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $54,400
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $43,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Charlottesville, VA is $20.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.73 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 8% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $34,830 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,350.