Construction Laborers salary in Pennsylvania — GUPPI +0.6%
What is the wage premium for Construction Laborers in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania pays $49,400/year for Construction Laborers (BLS OEWS May 2025) — +0.6% in line with the national employment-weighted average of $49,118. Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI): +0.6%. Updated annually from BLS OEWS.
Gera US Pay Premium Index
Pennsylvania ranks #21 of 51 states for Construction Laborers pay. National employment-weighted average: $49,118.
How this is calculatedState median
$49,400
BLS OEWS May 2025
National avg
$49,118
Emp-weighted mean
State rank
#21
of 51 states
Construction Laborers — GUPPI by US state
All states where BLS publishes a median, ranked highest premium first. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100.
| # | State | Median salary | GUPPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $77,110 | +57.0% |
| 2 | New Jersey | $64,060 | +30.4% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $63,390 | +29.1% |
| 4 | Illinois | $60,690 | +23.6% |
| 5 | Minnesota | $60,260 | +22.7% |
| 6 | California | $60,270 | +22.7% |
| 7 | Connecticut | $58,290 | +18.7% |
| 8 | Alaska | $58,060 | +18.2% |
| 9 | Washington | $57,720 | +17.5% |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $57,240 | +16.5% |
| 11 | Missouri | $56,730 | +15.5% |
| 12 | Ohio | $56,080 | +14.2% |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $56,100 | +14.2% |
| 14 | New York | $55,930 | +13.9% |
| 15 | Oregon | $50,860 | +3.5% |
| 16 | Indiana | $50,070 | +1.9% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $49,980 | +1.8% |
| 18 | District of Columbia | $50,020 | +1.8% |
| 19 | Montana | $49,830 | +1.5% |
| 20 | Michigan | $49,590 | +1.0% |
| 21 | Pennsylvania ← | $49,400 | +0.6% |
| 22 | North Dakota | $49,070 | −0.1% |
| 23 | Nevada | $48,990 | −0.3% |
| 24 | Vermont | $48,580 | −1.1% |
| 25 | Iowa | $48,490 | −1.3% |
| 26 | Colorado | $47,900 | −2.5% |
| 27 | Nebraska | $47,260 | −3.8% |
| 28 | Idaho | $46,940 | −4.4% |
| 29 | Maryland | $46,960 | −4.4% |
| 30 | Arizona | $46,590 | −5.1% |
| 31 | Utah | $46,550 | −5.2% |
| 32 | Maine | $46,430 | −5.5% |
| 33 | Wyoming | $46,030 | −6.3% |
| 34 | South Dakota | $45,710 | −6.9% |
| 35 | Kentucky | $45,710 | −6.9% |
| 36 | Delaware | $45,550 | −7.3% |
| 37 | Tennessee | $45,000 | −8.4% |
| 38 | Kansas | $44,840 | −8.7% |
| 39 | North Carolina | $44,720 | −9.0% |
| 40 | Florida | $44,030 | −10.4% |
| 41 | Virginia | $43,560 | −11.3% |
| 42 | South Carolina | $42,940 | −12.6% |
| 43 | West Virginia | $42,670 | −13.1% |
| 44 | Texas | $40,620 | −17.3% |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $39,360 | −19.9% |
| 46 | Georgia | $38,990 | −20.6% |
| 47 | New Mexico | $38,400 | −21.8% |
| 48 | Louisiana | $38,230 | −22.2% |
| 49 | Mississippi | $37,710 | −23.2% |
| 50 | Arkansas | $37,630 | −23.4% |
| 51 | Alabama | $36,900 | −24.9% |
See how your salary compares — GUPPI calculator
Pick a US state and enter your gross annual salary. We show how it compares to the BLS state median for Construction Laborers and to the national average (GUPPI).
BLS median salary for Construction Laborers in Pennsylvania: $49,400 per year — 0.6% above the national average.
Enter a salary above to see your personal GUPPI position.
BLS OEWS May 2025. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. Full methodology.
Frequently asked questions
- How much do Construction Laborers earn in Pennsylvania?
- The BLS OEWS May 2025 annual median wage for Construction Laborers in Pennsylvania is $49,400. This is the midpoint — half of Construction Laborerss in the state earn more, half earn less.
- Is Pennsylvania a high-paying state for Construction Laborers?
- Pennsylvania pays +0.6% in line with the national employment-weighted average for Construction Laborers (GUPPI +0.6%). Pennsylvania is close to the national average for this occupation.
- What is the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI) for Construction Laborers in Pennsylvania?
- GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. For Construction Laborers in Pennsylvania: ($49,400 − $49,118) / $49,118 × 100 = +0.6%. See the methodology page for full formula and data source details.
- How does Pennsylvania compare to other states for Construction Laborers salaries?
- Pennsylvania ranks #21 of 51 states where BLS publishes a median wage for Construction Laborers, based on the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI +0.6%). Top-ranked state: Hawaii (GUPPI +57.0%, median $77,110).
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Data source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · May 2025 state estimates · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)
GUPPI computed by GeraJobs. Last updated: 2026-06-20. Full methodology · ← All occupations