Construction Laborers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for construction laborers is $23.75 an hour ($49,400 a year). About 35,920 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($47,120). Pennsylvania ranks 21st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction laborers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.02 | $37,480 |
| 25% of workers | $21.69 | $45,110 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.75 | $49,400 |
| 75% of workers | $29.72 | $61,810 |
| 90% of workers | $35.90 | $74,670 |
Construction Laborers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $55,120 | 14,580 |
| State College | $53,420 | 620 |
| Pittsburgh | $50,600 | 8,620 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $49,670 | 1,370 |
| York-Hanover | $49,350 | 1,250 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $49,290 | 1,670 |
| Reading | $48,800 | 990 |
| Lancaster | $48,670 | 2,270 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $48,290 | 1,450 |
| Gettysburg | $48,010 | 240 |
| Lebanon | $47,530 | 240 |
| Chambersburg | $46,860 | 440 |
| Erie | $46,480 | 540 |
| Williamsport | $46,360 | 250 |
| Altoona | $45,820 | 350 |
| Johnstown | $45,320 | 210 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $59,370 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $60,530 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $61,610 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $69,560 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $82,970 |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | $52,350 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $61,080 |
| Pipelayers | $41,600 |
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