Construction Laborers Salary in Northwestern Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $45,950 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.09
10th percentile $34,550
90th percentile $63,940
Employed locally 890
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,550
    25th
    $37,730
    50th (median)
    $45,950
    75th
    $50,850
    90th
    $63,940

    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 Northwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,610
    Highway Maintenance Workers $43,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $70,510
    Carpenters $48,580
    Electricians $61,080
    Construction and Building Inspectors $62,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Northwestern Pennsylvania is $22.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Northwestern Pennsylvania is 1.7% 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 Northwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $34,550 per year in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,730.