Construction Laborers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $53,350 +14.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.65
10th percentile $39,130
90th percentile $82,530
Employed locally 890
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,130
    25th
    $45,600
    50th (median)
    $53,350
    75th
    $64,550
    90th
    $82,530

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 57% Median Construction Laborers salary is 43% 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 Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $66,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,240
    Electricians $85,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,070
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,580
    Roofers $56,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Olympia, WA is $25.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.27 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Olympia, WA is 14.2% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $39,130 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,600.