Construction Laborers Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

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

Median annual salary $38,220 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.38
10th percentile $30,330
90th percentile $68,730
Employed locally 520
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,330
    25th
    $36,710
    50th (median)
    $38,220
    75th
    $48,030
    90th
    $68,730

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 65% Median Construction Laborers salary is 35% 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
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $43,470
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $43,330
    Charleston, WV $43,160
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $42,620
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $40,550

    Related occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $90,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,660
    Electricians $67,780
    Extraction Workers, All Other $65,350
    Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining $77,450
    Carpenters $49,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Wheeling?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Wheeling, WV-OH is $18.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.14 or more per hour.

    Is Wheeling above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 18.2% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $30,330 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,710.