Construction Laborers Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,760 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $34,190
90th percentile $60,430
Employed locally 1,010
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,190
    25th
    $37,840
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $49,990
    90th
    $60,430

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,050
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,370
    Carpenters $47,630
    Electricians $61,970
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $49,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.50 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 2.1% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $34,190 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,840.