Construction Laborers pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for construction laborers is $27.75 an hour ($57,720 a year). About 25,060 people work in this job there.
That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($47,120). Washington ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction laborers in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.20 | $39,930 |
| 25% of workers | $22.56 | $46,930 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.75 | $57,720 |
| 75% of workers | $34.69 | $72,160 |
| 90% of workers | $45.73 | $95,110 |
Construction Laborers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $59,740 | 13,040 |
| Bellingham | $58,360 | 1,030 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $58,220 | 400 |
| Longview-Kelso | $55,810 | 360 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $54,750 | 1,110 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $54,710 | 620 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $53,090 | 730 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $51,010 | 1,700 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $49,410 | 520 |
| Yakima | $48,810 | 590 |
| Walla Walla | $48,360 | 130 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $74,190 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $81,700 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $77,520 |
| Pipelayers | $82,450 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $107,660 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $62,970 |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | $64,270 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $83,190 |
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