Construction Laborers Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $56,710 +21.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.26
10th percentile $39,090
90th percentile $78,310
Employed locally 1,480
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,090
    25th
    $44,500
    50th (median)
    $56,710
    75th
    $69,610
    90th
    $78,310

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 66% Median Construction Laborers salary is 34% 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
    Hawaii $66,100
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $64,310
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $62,450
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $61,870
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,920
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,900

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$113,530
    Carpenters$72,090
    Electricians$108,740
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$100,980
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$95,600
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$77,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Kennewick, WA is $27.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.57 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Kennewick, WA is 21.4% above 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $39,090 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,500.