Construction Laborers Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $38,960 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.73
10th percentile $30,690
90th percentile $62,830
Employed locally 520
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,690
    25th
    $35,850
    50th (median)
    $38,960
    75th
    $47,030
    90th
    $62,830

    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 Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$47,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63,120
    Electricians$59,490
    Highway Maintenance Workers$50,690
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Northwest Virginia is $18.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Northwest Virginia is 16.6% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $30,690 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,850.