Construction Laborers Salary in Pennsylvania
Construction Laborers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $49,400 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,400
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($47,120)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 35,920
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,480; the top 10% earn over $74,670. Nationally the range is $35,090 to $78,090.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$52,350 median in Pennsylvania
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$58,930 median in Pennsylvania
- Roofers$55,710 median in Pennsylvania
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$56,010 median in Pennsylvania
- Floor Sanders and Finishers$45,450 median in Pennsylvania
- Pile Driver Operators$93,550 median in Pennsylvania
Construction Laborers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do construction laborers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $49,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,480 and the top 10% earn over $74,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for construction laborers?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $47,120). Living costs are not included.