Construction Laborers Salary in Harrisonburg, VA

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

Median annual salary $40,320 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.39
10th percentile $31,520
90th percentile $49,260
Employed locally 440
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,520
    25th
    $36,500
    50th (median)
    $40,320
    75th
    $46,260
    90th
    $49,260

    Harrisonburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,145 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 56% Median Construction Laborers salary is 44% 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 Harrisonburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,310
    Carpenters $49,090
    Electricians $61,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $53,580
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,120
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $46,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Harrisonburg?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Harrisonburg, VA is $19.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.37 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisonburg above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Harrisonburg, VA is 13.7% 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 Harrisonburg?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $31,520 per year in Harrisonburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,500.