Construction Laborers Salary in Staunton, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA

Median annual salary $37,410 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.99
10th percentile $29,650
90th percentile $49,130
Employed locally 310
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,650
    25th
    $31,570
    50th (median)
    $37,410
    75th
    $42,740
    90th
    $49,130

    Staunton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 53% Median Construction Laborers salary is 47% 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 Staunton, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $50,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,820
    Electricians $56,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,940
    Highway Maintenance Workers $48,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Staunton?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Staunton, VA is $17.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.88 or more per hour.

    Is Staunton above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Staunton, VA is 19.9% 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 Staunton?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,650 per year in Staunton, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,570.