Construction Laborers Salary in Lynchburg, VA

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

Median annual salary $37,690 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.12
10th percentile $30,290
90th percentile $47,480
Employed locally 710
National median $46,730

Compare Construction Laborers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Lynchburg, VA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Construction Laborers
in
Lynchburg, VA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,290
    25th
    $34,370
    50th (median)
    $37,690
    75th
    $42,320
    90th
    $47,480

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 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 Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,700
    Carpenters $46,950
    Electricians $59,280
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,990
    Highway Maintenance Workers $47,740
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Lynchburg?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Lynchburg, VA is $18.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.85 or more per hour.

    Is Lynchburg above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Lynchburg, VA is 19.3% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $30,290 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,370.