Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Construction Laborer jobs in Washington, DC

17,710 construction laborers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $22.80/hour ($47,430/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median construction laborer salary in Washington, DC is $22.80/hour ($47,430/year), with a typical range of $41,740 to $56,260 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$22.80/hour ($47,430/year)	BLS

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Construction Laborer pay in Washington, DC

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Washington metro. Half of Construction Laborers earn inside that band.

25th$41,740 Median$47,430 75th$56,260 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (SOC 47-2061, Construction Laborer). Full Construction Laborer salary guide →

What is a Construction Laborer salary in Washington?

The median construction laborer salary in Washington, DC is $22.80/hour ($47,430/year), with a typical range of $41,740 to $56,260 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 17,710 construction laborers employed in the Washington metro area.

Construction Laborer pay bands in Washington by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Staff Construction Laborer

Typical staff band in Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $43,872–$59,856
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Construction Laborer

Typical lead band in Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $41,738–$57,295
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Construction Laborer

Typical mid level band in Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $41,026–$58,149
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Construction Laborer

Typical mid level band in Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $43,872–$53,880
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Construction Laborer

Typical senior band in Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $39,604–$58,149
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

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Construction Laborer Career Ladder — Washington Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Washington’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Construction Laborer0–2 yrs$34,149
Mid Construction Laborer2–5 yrs$45,058
Senior Construction Laborer5–8 yrs$56,916
Staff Construction Laborer8–12 yrs$68,773
Lead Construction Laborer12+ yrs$80,631

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 47-2061, Construction Laborer).

Employers in the Construction Laborer hiring market in Washington

Summit Enterprises
Apex Staffing
NexGen Group
TechCorp Solutions
Talent Bridge

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Washington post Construction Laborer jobs

Employers in the Washington metro typically post Construction Laborer roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Construction Laborer in Washington, DC — Common Questions

How much does a Construction Laborer earn in Washington, DC?: Median $22.80/hour ($47,430/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $41,740–$56,260. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in Washington?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 17,710 Construction Laborer roles employed in the Washington metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Washington employers use for Construction Laborer?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Construction Laborer jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Construction Laborer openings in Washington and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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