How much does a construction laborer make in Reading?
$48,800a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Reading, PA metro area. That is $23.46 an hour or $4,067 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.46
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 151 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,810Median: $48,800Highest 10%: $71,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,810 | $18.18 | |
| 25th | $45,300 | $21.78 | |
| Median | $48,800 | $23.46 | |
| 75th | $60,590 | $29.13 | |
| 90th | $71,300 | $34.28 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Reading, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Reading?
The median hourly pay in the Reading, PA metro area is $23.46 ($48,800 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Reading than the national average?
Yes: $48,800 against $47,120 nationally, 4% more.
How does Reading compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $49,400, so Reading pays 1% less.
Where does Reading rank for construction laborer pay?
151 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Reading?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,300 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.