Construction Laborers Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $47,950 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.06
10th percentile $35,820
90th percentile $72,580
Employed locally 1,020
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,820
    25th
    $39,980
    50th (median)
    $47,950
    75th
    $58,520
    90th
    $72,580

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 62% Median Construction Laborers salary is 38% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,350
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $60,320
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $55,740
    State College, PA $55,540
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,200
    Napa, CA $52,170

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$50,080
    Electricians$64,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,480
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$57,530
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,910
    Highway Maintenance Workers$58,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Reading, PA is $23.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.28 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Reading, PA is 2.6% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,820 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,980.