Construction Laborers Salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median annual salary $46,500 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $36,100
90th percentile $61,720
Employed locally 18,060
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,100
    25th
    $39,660
    50th (median)
    $46,500
    75th
    $53,160
    90th
    $61,720

    Washington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $123,896 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 38% Median Construction Laborers salary is 62% 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

    Related occupations in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $75,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,100
    Carpenters $59,450
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,030
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,840
    Construction and Building Inspectors $78,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.19 or more per hour.

    Is Washington above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is 0.5% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,100 per year in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,660.