Construction Laborers Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $38,060 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.30
10th percentile $29,110
90th percentile $50,020
Employed locally 1,210
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,110
    25th
    $35,210
    50th (median)
    $38,060
    75th
    $44,770
    90th
    $50,020

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 56% Median Construction Laborers salary is 44% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Vallejo, CA $60,370
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,030
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,070
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $49,920
    Pennsylvania $48,480

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,110
    Electricians $56,840
    Carpenters $46,400
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,190
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,710
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $38,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Roanoke, VA is $18.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.56 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Roanoke, VA is 18.6% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,110 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,210.