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Construction Laborers in West Virginia earned a median of $42,670 a year ($20.51 an hour) in May 2025, 9% below the national median of $47,120; 6,620 were employed there, ranking #43 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $42,670 | $47,120 |
| Mean annual wage | $45,550 | $52,030 |
| Median hourly wage | $20.51 | $22.66 |
| 10th percentile | $30,770 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $35,620 | $38,620 |
| 75th percentile | $54,780 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $60,550 | $78,090 |
| Employment | 6,620 | 1,096,780 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 9.431 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.34 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.