Construction Laborer Salary in Virginia Beach, VA
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The median construction laborer in the Virginia Beach area earns $38,490 a year ($18.50 an hour), 18% below the U.S. median ($47,120) and 12% below the Virginia median ($43,560). Half of the 5,660 construction laborers there earn between $35,950 and $45,560.
| Annual pay | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,580 | $32,900 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $35,950 | $37,020 | $38,620 |
| Median | $38,490 | $43,560 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $45,560 | $47,550 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $49,360 | $57,110 | $78,090 |
| Average | $40,870 | $43,670 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 5,660 | 25,830 | 1,096,780 |
Virginia Beach, VA ranks 49th 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
- Richmond, VA: $42,410
- 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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Similar jobs in Virginia Beach, VA
- Electrician: $62,350
- Carpenter: $51,500
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $52,060
- Plumber: $61,870
- Construction Supervisor: $80,950
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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.