How much does a construction laborer make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $22.80 an hour or $3,953 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.80
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 189 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 17,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,030 | $17.80 | |
| 25th | $41,740 | $20.07 | |
| Median | $47,430 | $22.80 | |
| 75th | $56,260 | $27.05 | |
| 90th | $62,800 | $30.19 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $122,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $83,540 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $80,150 |
| Electrician | $75,930 |
| Plumber | $71,860 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $68,320 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $64,310 |
| Explosives Worker | $63,920 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,630 |
| Glazier | $63,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $22.80 ($47,430 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $47,430 against $47,120 nationally, 1% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $50,020, so Washington pays 5% less.
Where does Washington rank for construction laborer pay?
189 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,800 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.