Construction Laborers Salary in State College, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • State College, PA

Median annual salary $55,540 +18.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.70
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $73,430
Employed locally 620
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $44,710
    50th (median)
    $55,540
    75th
    $63,400
    90th
    $73,430

    State College economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 76% Median Construction Laborers salary is 24% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,200
    Napa, CA $52,170
    Pittsburgh, PA $48,710

    Related occupations in State College, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$60,170
    Carpenters$58,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79,850
    Electricians$56,160
    Highway Maintenance Workers$50,380
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in State College?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in State College, PA is $26.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.28 or more per hour.

    Is State College above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in State College, PA is 18.9% 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 State College?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in State College, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,710.