Construction Laborers Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $38,020 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.28
10th percentile $29,390
90th percentile $49,300
Employed locally 790
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,390
    25th
    $35,140
    50th (median)
    $38,020
    75th
    $44,530
    90th
    $49,300

    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 Southwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,560
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,100
    Carpenters $45,080
    Highway Maintenance Workers $47,480
    Electricians $66,690
    Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $50,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Southwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Southwest Virginia is $18.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.33 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Virginia above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Southwest Virginia 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 Southwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,390 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,140.