Construction Laborers Salary in Longview, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview-Kelso, WA

Median annual salary $56,910 +21.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.36
10th percentile $37,570
90th percentile $82,120
Employed locally 510
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,570
    25th
    $45,790
    50th (median)
    $56,910
    75th
    $65,720
    90th
    $82,120

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 78% Median Construction Laborers salary is 22% 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 Longview, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $106,680
    Electricians $83,870
    Carpenters $63,040
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $91,600
    Roofers $57,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Longview, WA is $27.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.99 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Longview, WA is 21.8% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,570 per year in Longview, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,790.