Construction Laborers Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,630 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.38
10th percentile $38,320
90th percentile $71,000
Employed locally 1,720
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,320
    25th
    $42,640
    50th (median)
    $48,630
    75th
    $61,420
    90th
    $71,000

    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 Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $62,140
    Electricians $78,420
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $72,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,200
    Highway Maintenance Workers $62,540
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Western Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Western Washington is $23.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.24 or more per hour.

    Is Western Washington above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Western Washington is 4.1% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $38,320 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,640.