Construction Laborers Salary in Mount Vernon, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA

Median annual salary $57,320 +22.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.56
10th percentile $39,990
90th percentile $81,330
Employed locally 460
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,990
    25th
    $45,670
    50th (median)
    $57,320
    75th
    $65,690
    90th
    $81,330

    Mount Vernon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,474 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 67% Median Construction Laborers salary is 33% 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 Mount Vernon, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $103,270
    Carpenters $65,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $123,410
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $62,970
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $80,550
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $76,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Mount Vernon?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Mount Vernon, WA is $27.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.78 or more per hour.

    Is Mount Vernon above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Mount Vernon, WA is 22.7% 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 Mount Vernon?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $39,990 per year in Mount Vernon, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,670.