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How much does a construction laborer make in Roanoke?

$38,150a year

Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Roanoke, VA metro area. That is $18.34 an hour or $3,179 a month.

Hourly
$18.34
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
339 of 392
Jobs in the area
1,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,940Median: $38,150Highest 10%: $49,010
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,940$14.39
25th$35,920$17.27
Median$38,150$18.34
75th$44,310$21.30
90th$49,010$23.56

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
Richmond, VA$42,410
Winchester, VA$42,160
Blacksburg, VA$41,670
Virginia Beach, VA$38,490
Lynchburg, VA$38,400
Staunton, VA$38,040
Construction Laborer salary in Virginia Construction Laborer salary in all states

Related jobs in Roanoke

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$66,660
Construction and Building Inspector$64,680
Electrician$58,200
Plumber$51,700
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$50,340
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$49,010
Brickmason and Blockmason$48,460
Paving$47,620
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$47,510
Highway Maintenance Worker$47,490
Salaries for every job in Roanoke, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Roanoke?

The median hourly pay in the Roanoke, VA metro area is $18.34 ($38,150 a year).

Do construction laborers make more in Roanoke than the national average?

No: $38,150 against $47,120 nationally, 19% less.

How does Roanoke compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $43,560, so Roanoke pays 12% less.

Where does Roanoke rank for construction laborer pay?

339 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Roanoke?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,010 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.