Construction Laborers Salary in Southern West Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,520 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.04
10th percentile $28,910
90th percentile $53,790
Employed locally 670
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,910
    25th
    $31,560
    50th (median)
    $37,520
    75th
    $45,060
    90th
    $53,790

    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 Southern West Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $98,530
    Electricians $81,720
    Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining $72,600
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators $75,700
    Carpenters $41,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Southern West Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Southern West Virginia is $18.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.22 or more per hour.

    Is Southern West Virginia above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Southern West Virginia is 19.7% 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 Southern West Virginia?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $28,910 per year in Southern West Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,560.