How much does a construction laborer make in Pennsylvania?
$49,400a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in Pennsylvania. That is $23.75 an hour or $4,117 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.75
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 35,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,480Median: $49,400Highest 10%: $74,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,480 | $18.02 | |
| 25th | $45,110 | $21.69 | |
| Median | $49,400 | $23.75 | |
| 75th | $61,810 | $29.72 | |
| 90th | $74,670 | $35.90 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $55,120 |
| State College, PA | $53,420 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $50,600 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $49,670 |
| York, PA | $49,350 |
| Allentown, PA | $49,290 |
| Reading, PA | $48,800 |
| Lancaster, PA | $48,670 |
| Scranton, PA | $48,290 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $48,010 |
| Lebanon, PA | $47,530 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $46,860 |
| Erie, PA | $46,480 |
| Williamsport, PA | $46,360 |
| Altoona, PA | $45,820 |
| Johnstown, PA | $45,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction laborers.
| 18. New Hampshire | $49,980 |
| 19. Montana | $49,830 |
| 20. Michigan | $49,590 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $49,400 |
| 22. North Dakota | $49,070 |
| 23. Nevada | $48,990 |
| 24. Vermont | $48,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $23.75 ($49,400 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $49,400 against $47,120 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for construction laborer pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays construction laborers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $55,120 a year.
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.