Construction Laborers Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,070 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.67
10th percentile $35,260
90th percentile $62,640
Employed locally 1,320
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,260
    25th
    $38,130
    50th (median)
    $45,070
    75th
    $51,950
    90th
    $62,640

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,210
    Electricians $67,860
    Highway Maintenance Workers $42,420
    Carpenters $49,070
    Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining $65,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $21.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.29 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 3.6% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,260 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,130.