How much does a construction laborer make in Charlottesville?
$45,080a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Charlottesville, VA metro area. That is $21.67 an hour or $3,757 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.67
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 245 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,310Median: $45,080Highest 10%: $51,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,310 | $16.98 | |
| 25th | $38,450 | $18.49 | |
| Median | $45,080 | $21.67 | |
| 75th | $47,050 | $22.62 | |
| 90th | $51,430 | $24.73 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| Washington, DC | $47,430 |
| Kingsport, TN | $45,370 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $43,520 |
| Richmond, VA | $42,410 |
| Winchester, VA | $42,160 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $41,670 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $38,490 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $38,400 |
| Roanoke, VA | $38,150 |
| Staunton, VA | $38,040 |
Related jobs in Charlottesville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $78,980 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $69,380 |
| Electrician | $62,980 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $59,790 |
| Plumber | $56,510 |
| Carpenter | $56,090 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $51,230 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $51,230 |
| Helpers--Carpenter | $47,320 |
| Pipelayer | $46,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Charlottesville?
The median hourly pay in the Charlottesville, VA metro area is $21.67 ($45,080 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Charlottesville than the national average?
No: $45,080 against $47,120 nationally, 4% less.
How does Charlottesville compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $43,560, so Charlottesville pays 3% more.
Where does Charlottesville rank for construction laborer pay?
245 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,430 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.