Construction Laborer Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median construction laborer in the Seattle area earns $59,740 a year ($28.72 an hour), 27% above the U.S. median ($47,120) and 3% above the Washington median ($57,720). Half of the 13,040 construction laborers there earn between $49,230 and $77,020.
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,660 | $39,930 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $49,230 | $46,930 | $38,620 |
| Median | $59,740 | $57,720 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $77,020 | $72,160 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $98,520 | $95,110 | $78,090 |
| Average | $64,990 | $61,320 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 13,040 | 25,060 | 1,096,780 |
Seattle, WA ranks 10th 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
- 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
- Sacramento, CA: $60,560
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- Electrician: $101,780
- Carpenter: $76,410
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $95,750
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- Construction Supervisor: $121,130
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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.