Construction Laborers pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for construction laborers is $24.05 an hour ($50,020 a year). About 2,090 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($47,120). District of Columbia ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction laborers in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.88 | $37,190 |
| 25% of workers | $20.80 | $43,260 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.05 | $50,020 |
| 75% of workers | $28.41 | $59,090 |
| 90% of workers | $34.77 | $72,320 |
Construction Laborers pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $47,430 | 17,710 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for construction laborers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 120,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $61,710 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $74,610 |
| Electricians | $78,970 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $101,020 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $59,520 |
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