How much does a construction laborer make in Richmond?
$42,410a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $20.39 an hour or $3,534 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.39
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 287 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 4,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,480Median: $42,410Highest 10%: $53,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,480 | $15.62 | |
| 25th | $37,880 | $18.21 | |
| Median | $42,410 | $20.39 | |
| 75th | $47,020 | $22.61 | |
| 90th | $53,190 | $25.57 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| Washington, DC | $47,430 |
| Kingsport, TN | $45,370 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $45,080 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $43,520 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $20.39 ($42,410 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $42,410 against $47,120 nationally, 10% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $43,560, so Richmond pays 3% less.
Where does Richmond rank for construction laborer pay?
287 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,190 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.