Construction and Extraction Occupations Salary in Virginia
Ranked #34 of 51 · VA
8.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $59,630 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $56,460
Employment 176,990
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,600P25 $45,710 Median $56,460P75 $70,120P90 $85,280
About 80% of construction and extraction occupationss in Virginia earn between $37,600 and $85,280. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean construction and extraction occupations salary in Virginia is $59,630, about 8.8% below the U.S. average ($65,360). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $56,410 | $57,970 | 41,190 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $55,580 | $58,830 | 4,120 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $53,420 | $59,400 | 5,450 |
| Richmond, VA | $52,310 | $57,560 | 29,810 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $49,720 | $53,930 | 2,360 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $49,430 | $53,540 | 3,140 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $49,410 | $54,220 | 3,180 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $49,370 | $54,260 | 2,220 |
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