Construction Laborer Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median construction laborer in the Philadelphia area earns $55,120 a year ($26.50 an hour), 17% above the U.S. median ($47,120) and 12% above the Pennsylvania median ($49,400). Half of the 14,580 construction laborers there earn between $46,660 and $71,480.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,390 | $37,480 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $46,660 | $45,110 | $38,620 |
| Median | $55,120 | $49,400 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $71,480 | $61,810 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $83,200 | $74,670 | $78,090 |
| Average | $58,940 | $54,330 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 14,580 | 35,920 | 1,096,780 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 19th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for construction laborer pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($72,610).
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Check my payConstruction laborer pay in other cities
- Pittsburgh, PA: $50,600
- San Francisco, CA: $72,610
- San Jose, CA: $68,470
- St. Louis, MO: $64,500
- Boston, MA: $63,420
- Minneapolis, MN: $61,970
- New York, NY: $61,270
- Chicago, IL: $60,890
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- Electrician: $74,590
- Carpenter: $61,780
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $66,810
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.