Construction Laborers Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,470 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.49
10th percentile $29,160
90th percentile $53,870
Employed locally 270
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,160
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $38,470
    75th
    $45,510
    90th
    $53,870

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $46,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,240
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,390
    Highway Maintenance Workers $50,090
    Electricians $50,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Northeast Virginia is $18.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.66 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Northeast Virginia is 17.7% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,160 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.