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Construction Laborer Salary in Virginia (2026)
$20.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,436/year ($2,953/month) for a single filer
Construction Laborer pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,900 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,550 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 25,830 Construction Laborer jobs in Virginia (occupation code 47-2061, “Construction Laborers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Construction Laborer salary of $43,560 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,436 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $43,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,047 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,332 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$1,744 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,436 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,953 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Laborer make in Virginia?
- The median Construction Laborer salary in Virginia is $43,560 per year ($20.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,020 and $47,550.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Laborer in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $43,560, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $35,436 per year ($2,953 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 25,830 Construction Laborer jobs in Virginia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Virginia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Virginia.