Construction Laborers Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $45,750 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $33,770
90th percentile $62,470
Employed locally 500
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,770
    25th
    $36,920
    50th (median)
    $45,750
    75th
    $54,050
    90th
    $62,470

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,350
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $60,320
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $55,740
    State College, PA $55,540
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,200
    Napa, CA $52,170

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $56,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,840
    Electricians $64,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,160
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,000
    Highway Maintenance Workers $50,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Erie, PA is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.36 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Erie, PA 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $33,770 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,920.