Construction Laborers Salary in Weirton, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH

Median annual salary $43,470 -7% vs national
Median hourly $20.90
10th percentile $31,930
90th percentile $70,190
Employed locally 330
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,930
    25th
    $36,830
    50th (median)
    $43,470
    75th
    $59,860
    90th
    $70,190

    Weirton economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,149 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $46,500
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $43,330
    Charleston, WV $43,160
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $42,620
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $40,550
    Winchester, VA-WV $39,120

    Related occupations in Weirton, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $51,960
    Electricians $62,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,530
    Carpenters $53,870
    Highway Maintenance Workers $44,930
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Weirton?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Weirton, WV-OH is $20.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.35 or more per hour.

    Is Weirton above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Weirton, WV-OH is 7% 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 Weirton?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $31,930 per year in Weirton, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,830.