Construction Laborers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,800 or more. The middle half of construction laborers in Washington earn between $41,740 and $56,260.
- $37K10th
- $42K25th
- $47KMedian
- $56K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,670 | $4,139 | $23.88 |
| Median | $47,430 | $3,952 | $22.80 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,740 | $3,478 | $20.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,260 | $4,688 | $27.05 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction Laborers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Construction laborers in Washington earn 5% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($52,220) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($52,030). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $47,120.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $49,670 | $47,430 | $37,030 | $62,800 | 17,710 |
| Washington, D.C. | $52,220 | $50,020 | $37,190 | $72,320 | 2,090 |
| United States | $52,030 | $47,120 | $35,090 | $78,090 | 1,096,780 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Construction Laborers salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $49,670, a single filer in Washington takes home about $40,276 a year, or $3,356 a month and $1,549 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $40,660 | $3,388 |
| Working in DC | $40,276 | $3,356 |
| Working in VA | $40,048 | $3,337 |
| Working in MD | $39,942 | $3,329 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for construction laborers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $49,670 buys what about $45,617 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 11.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction Laborers salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$44,450
- Baltimore, MD$47,640
- Winchester, VA$42,210
- Lexington Park, MD$47,200
- Gettysburg, PA$48,340
- Chambersburg, PA$48,310
Highest-paying cities for construction laborers
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($78,590).
- Kahului, HI$78,590
- Vineland, NJ$74,200
- San Francisco, CA$73,640
- Trenton, NJ$73,100
- Boston, MA$71,350
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Construction Laborers salary in Washington: questions
How much do construction laborers make an hour in Washington?
$23.88 an hour on average, and $22.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction laborers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction laborers take-home pay in Washington?
About $40,276 a year ($3,356 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,670.
Do construction laborers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($52,030).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2061; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.80, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.80).
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