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Construction Laborer Salary in Washington (2026)
$27.75 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,558/year ($4,047/month) for a single filer
Construction Laborer pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $95,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 25,060 Construction Laborer jobs in Washington (occupation code 47-2061, “Construction Laborers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Construction Laborer salary of $57,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $48,558 — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
| Gross (median) | $57,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,746 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,416 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,558 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,047 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Laborer make in Washington?
- The median Construction Laborer salary in Washington is $57,720 per year ($27.75 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,930 and $72,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Laborer in Washington?
- On the median salary of $57,720, a single filer in Washington takes home about $48,558 per year ($4,047 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
- How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 25,060 Construction Laborer jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.