Construction Laborers Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $40,550 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.50
10th percentile $29,620
90th percentile $59,160
Employed locally 400
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,620
    25th
    $36,280
    50th (median)
    $40,550
    75th
    $46,150
    90th
    $59,160

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 72% Median Construction Laborers salary is 28% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $46,500
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $43,470
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $43,330
    Charleston, WV $43,160
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $42,620
    Winchester, VA-WV $39,120

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,590
    Electricians $62,190
    Carpenters $48,460
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $51,950
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Parkersburg, WV is $19.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.40 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Parkersburg, WV is 13.2% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,620 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,280.