Construction Laborers Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $48,860 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.49
10th percentile $37,710
90th percentile $68,990
Employed locally 750
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,710
    25th
    $40,910
    50th (median)
    $48,860
    75th
    $60,460
    90th
    $68,990

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 72% Median Construction Laborers salary is 28% 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
    Hawaii $66,100
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $64,310
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $62,450
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $61,870
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,920
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,900

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $80,870
    Carpenters $65,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $85,850
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,800
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,430
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Yakima, WA is $23.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.80 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Yakima, WA is 4.6% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,710 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,910.