Construction Laborers Salary in Winchester, VA-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winchester, VA-WV

Median annual salary $39,120 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.81
10th percentile $30,500
90th percentile $52,210
Employed locally 360
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,500
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $39,120
    75th
    $45,240
    90th
    $52,210

    Winchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,413 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 47% Median Construction Laborers salary is 53% 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 Winchester, VA-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,240
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,760
    Carpenters $49,370
    Electricians $59,700
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $54,600
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $52,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Winchester?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Winchester, VA-WV is $18.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.90 or more per hour.

    Is Winchester above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Winchester, VA-WV is 16.3% 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 Winchester?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $30,500 per year in Winchester, VA-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.