Construction Laborers, Virginia Beach
$38,490
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC. Middle half of wages roughly $35,950 to $45,560.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −18.3%
- US median
- $47,120
- Metro RPP
- 97.9
- Middle half
- $35,950 to $45,560
- OEWS employment
- 5,660
- SOC
- 47-2061
Construction Laborers in Virginia Beach pay a median $38,490 (May 2025), 18.3% below the US median of $47,120. At local prices (RPP 97.9), that median buys about what $39,316 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$38,490 in Virginia Beach buys about what $39,316 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 97.9, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 99.8 vs all-items 97.9 (US = 100, 2024).
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Construction Laborers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $38,490 | $35,950 to $45,560 | 97.9 |
| Richmond | $42,410 | $37,880 to $47,020 | 97.9 |
| San Francisco | $72,610 | $58,310 to $84,240 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $43,200 | $37,670 to $48,430 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Construction Laborers in Virginia Beach?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Construction Laborers in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC is $38,490.
- How does Virginia Beach pay compare to the US median for Construction Laborers?
- Local median pay is 18.3% below the national OEWS median of $47,120.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Virginia Beach is 97.9 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $38,490 has about the same purchasing power as $39,316 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.