Construction worker salary in Virginia

Construction workers in Virginia earn a median $43,560 a year. That's 8% below the national median, ranking Virginia #40 of 50 states.

Median pay
$43,560
Median hourly
$20.94
Typical range
$32,900–$57,110
Jobs
25,830

Pay range

Annual pay percentiles for construction workers in Virginia
PercentileAnnual payU.S.
10th (entry level)$32,900$35,090
25th$37,020$38,620
Median$43,560$47,120
75th$47,550$59,740
90th (top earners)$57,110$78,090

Compare other states

  1. 1Hawaii$77,110
  2. 2New Jersey$64,060
  3. 3Massachusetts$63,390
  4. 4Illinois$60,690
  5. 5California$60,270
  6. 6Minnesota$60,260
  7. 7Connecticut$58,290
  8. 8Alaska$58,060
  9. 9Washington$57,720
  10. 10Rhode Island$57,240
  11. 11Missouri$56,730
  12. 12Wisconsin$56,100
  13. 13Ohio$56,080
  14. 14New York$55,930
  15. 15Oregon$50,860
  16. 16Indiana$50,070
  17. –District of Columbia$50,020
  18. 17New Hampshire$49,980
  19. 18Montana$49,830
  20. 19Michigan$49,590
  21. 20Pennsylvania$49,400
  22. 21North Dakota$49,070
  23. 22Nevada$48,990
  24. 23Vermont$48,580
  25. 24Iowa$48,490
  26. 25Colorado$47,900
  27. 26Nebraska$47,260
  28. 27Maryland$46,960
  29. 28Idaho$46,940
  30. 29Arizona$46,590
  31. 30Utah$46,550
  32. 31Maine$46,430
  33. 32Wyoming$46,030
  34. 33Kentucky$45,710
  35. 34South Dakota$45,710
  36. 35Delaware$45,550
  37. 36Tennessee$45,000
  38. 37Kansas$44,840
  39. 38North Carolina$44,720
  40. 39Florida$44,030
  41. 40Virginia$43,560
  42. 41South Carolina$42,940
  43. 42West Virginia$42,670
  44. 43Texas$40,620
  45. 44Oklahoma$39,360
  46. 45Georgia$38,990
  47. 46New Mexico$38,400
  48. 47Louisiana$38,230
  49. 48Mississippi$37,710
  50. 49Arkansas$37,630
  51. 50Alabama$36,900
  52. –Puerto Rico$24,270

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Frequently asked questions

How much do construction workers make in Virginia?

The median pay for construction workers in Virginia is $43,560 a year ($20.94 an hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,900, and the top 10% earn over $57,110.

Is Virginia a good state for construction workers?

Virginia ranks #40 of 50 states for median construction worker pay, 8% below the national median of $47,120. Living costs vary a lot by state, so compare pay with local housing costs.

How can a construction worker earn more?

Pay rises with experience, certifications, specialized skills, overtime and willingness to travel. Union jobs and employers in high-cost metro areas often pay more. Our guide on how to become a construction worker covers the certifications that matter most.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (Construction Laborers, SOC 47-2061). Figures exclude self-employed workers.