What are the main factors that influence a General Laborers's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for General Laborers?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for General Laborers roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A General Laborers's salary?

A General Laborers's salary grows with experience: starting around $43,598 for beginners, reaching about $45,926 at mid-level, and approach $46,577 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a General Laborers?

General Laborers salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for General Laborers roles are District of Columbia $49,870, California $49,681, Massachusetts $49,018. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of General Laborers roles make?

Salaries for General Laborers level roles vary by specialization: General Surgeon: $439,500; General Anesthesiologist: $435,292; Casino General Manager: $181,744; General Manager General Administrative: $131,968; General Superintendent: $111,883.

General Laborers Salary in Virginia

How much does a General Laborers make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a General Laborers in Virginia is $45,357 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a General Laborers's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,551
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,939 to $51,216
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,828

10% $38,828

50% (Median) $45,357

90% $56,551

General Laborers Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,216	$4,268	$985	$25
Average	$45,357	$3,780	$872	$22
25th Percentile	$41,939	$3,495	$807	$20

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Key Factors That Influence General Laborers Salaries

A General Laborers's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects General Laborers Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a General Laborers's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $43,598
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,136
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $45,926
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $46,170
Expert (over 8 years): $46,577

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level General Laborers	less than 1 year	$43,598
Early Career Level General Laborers	1-2 years	$44,136
Mid-Level Level General Laborers	2-4 years	$45,926
Senior-Level Level General Laborers	5-8 years	$46,170
Expert Level General Laborers	over 8 years	$46,577

How Do General Laborers Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract General Laborers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,870.
California: $49,681.
Massachusetts: $49,018.

District of Columbia $49,870 California $49,681 Massachusetts $49,018 Washington $48,838 New Jersey $48,820 Alaska $48,757 Connecticut $48,136 New York $47,883

Hawaii $47,077 Rhode Island $46,699 Maryland $46,442 Minnesota $46,091 Colorado $45,956 Illinois $45,911 Oregon $45,739 Delaware $45,613

New Hampshire $45,534 Virginia $45,357 Pennsylvania $44,839 Nevada $44,577 North Dakota $44,492 Michigan $44,357 Wisconsin $44,307 Vermont $44,208

Texas $43,933 Maine $43,915 Arizona $43,888 Ohio $43,857 Georgia $43,442 Indiana $43,235 Wyoming $43,195 Utah $43,132

Iowa $43,105 Kansas $42,888 Louisiana $42,825 North Carolina $42,803 Missouri $42,794 Florida $42,618 Montana $42,523 Nebraska $42,433

Kentucky $42,384 South Carolina $42,204 Tennessee $42,091 Idaho $42,046 New Mexico $41,717 Oklahoma $41,645 Alabama $41,379 South Dakota $40,934

Arkansas $40,690 West Virginia $40,560 Mississippi $40,168

Top Paying Cities for General Laborers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $41,713
Lambsburg: $41,801
Laurel Fork: $41,848

Ivanhoe, VA $41,713

Lambsburg, VA $41,801

Laurel Fork, VA $41,848

Marion, VA $41,495

Max Meadows, VA $41,779

Meadowview, VA $41,121

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $41,455

Rocky Gap, VA $41,478

Ruther Glen, VA $43,753

Sealston, VA $44,885

Sharps, VA $43,561

Spotsylvania, VA $44,162

Sparta, VA $43,931

Stafford, VA $46,181

Stratford, VA $44,413

Tappahannock, VA $43,830

Thornburg, VA $44,307

Unionville, VA $43,588

Village, VA $43,775

Warsaw, VA $43,931

Weems, VA $43,068

Sandy Point, VA $43,988

White Stone, VA $42,949

Wicomico Church, VA $43,262

Woodford, VA $44,127

Zacata, VA $44,276

Winchester, VA $44,068

Bentonville, VA $43,690

Berryville, VA $44,703

Boyce, VA $44,785

Brucetown, VA $44,097

Chester Gap, VA $44,524

Clear Brook, VA $43,875

Cross Junction, VA $42,452

Fishers Hill, VA $43,062

Flint Hill, VA $44,282

Front Royal, VA $44,308

Gore, VA $42,690

Hume, VA $44,881

Huntly, VA $44,357

Strasburg, VA $42,894

Linden, VA $44,990

Markham, VA $44,980

Maurertown, VA $42,311

Middletown, VA $43,732

Millwood, VA $44,705

Rileyville, VA $43,200

Earlysville, VA $42,567

Esmont, VA $42,174

Faber, VA $41,987

Fishersville, VA $42,378

Free Union, VA $42,497

Gordonsville, VA $42,942

Greenwood, VA $42,326

Ivy, VA $42,585

Keene, VA $42,344

Keswick, VA $42,669

Locust Dale, VA $43,135

Lovingston, VA $41,536

Lyndhurst, VA $41,849

Montpelier Station, VA $42,953

Nellysford, VA $41,898

North Garden, VA $42,302

Orange, VA $43,373

Palmyra, VA $42,688

Piney River, VA $41,343

Quinque, VA $42,676

Roseland, VA $41,502

Ruckersville, VA $42,658

Schuyler, VA $42,025

Shipman, VA $41,530

Somerset, VA $42,955

Stanardsville, VA $42,534

Troy, VA $42,735

Tyro, VA $41,615

Waynesboro, VA $42,442

White Hall, VA $42,518

Woodberry Forest, VA $43,121

Achilles, VA $42,465

Amelia Court House, VA $43,254

Ark, VA $42,736

Arvonia, VA $42,356

Ashland, VA $43,675

Aylett, VA $43,695

Barhamsville, VA $43,066

Beaumont, VA $43,244

Beaverdam, VA $43,671

Bena, VA $42,453

Bohannon, VA $42,627

Bremo Bluff, VA $42,632

Bruington, VA $43,608

Bumpass, VA $43,605

Cardinal, VA $42,646

Cartersville, VA $42,984

Charles City, VA $43,336

Christchurch, VA $42,982

Church View, VA $43,082

Cobbs Creek, VA $42,764

Columbia, VA $42,873

Crozier, VA $43,532

Cumberland, VA $42,634

Deltaville, VA $42,800

Diggs, VA $42,644

Redwood, VA $41,501

Rich Creek, VA $41,642

Ridgeway, VA $41,933

Riner, VA $41,638

Ripplemead, VA $41,530

Rocky Mount, VA $41,538

Salem, VA $41,336

Sandy Level, VA $41,627

Shawsville, VA $41,463

Spencer, VA $41,923

Staffordsville, VA $41,714

Stanleytown, VA $42,001

Stuart, VA $41,911

Thaxton, VA $41,414

Troutville, VA $41,398

Union Hall, VA $41,546

Vesta, VA $41,858

Villamont, VA $41,393

Vinton, VA $41,315

Wirtz, VA $41,418

Woolwine, VA $41,829

Bristol, VA $40,296

Abingdon, VA $40,894

Andover, VA $40,772

Appalachia, VA $40,772

Bee, VA $41,276

Ben Hur, VA $40,941

Big Stone Gap, VA $40,409

Birchleaf, VA $41,317

Blackwater, VA $40,459

Castlewood, VA $40,577

Cleveland, VA $41,070

Clinchco, VA $41,280

Clintwood, VA $41,234

Coeburn, VA $40,840

Damascus, VA $41,215

Dante, VA $41,072

Davenport, VA $41,356

Dryden, VA $40,541

Duffield, VA $40,198

Dungannon, VA $40,344

East Stone Gap, VA $40,494

Ewing, VA $41,459

Fort Blackmore, VA $40,086

Gate City, VA $39,812

Haysi, VA $41,517

Hiltons, VA $39,907

Honaker, VA $41,299

Jonesville, VA $41,041

Keokee, VA $40,661

Lebanon, VA $40,911

Mc Clure, VA $41,080

Mendota, VA $40,309

Nickelsville, VA $40,140

Nora, VA $40,972

Norton, VA $40,816

Pennington Gap, VA $40,651

Pound, VA $40,985

Rosedale, VA $41,254

Rose Hill, VA $41,386

Saint Charles, VA $40,890

Saint Paul, VA $40,836

Weber City, VA $39,691

Whitetop, VA $41,376

Wise, VA $40,925

Pulaski, VA $41,820

Atkins, VA $41,467

Austinville, VA $41,802

Barren Springs, VA $41,838

Bastian, VA $41,473

Bland, VA $41,570

Broadford, VA $41,429

Cana, VA $41,866

Ceres, VA $41,433

Chilhowie, VA $41,419

Cripple Creek, VA $41,606

Crockett, VA $41,597

Draper, VA $41,785

Dugspur, VA $41,816

Elk Creek, VA $41,577

Emory, VA $41,302

Fancy Gap, VA $41,830

Fries, VA $41,717

Galax, VA $41,785

Glade Spring, VA $41,220

Rural Retreat, VA $41,544

Saltville, VA $41,437

Speedwell, VA $41,571

Sugar Grove, VA $41,477

Tannersville, VA $41,405

Troutdale, VA $41,447

Willis, VA $41,794

Woodlawn, VA $41,810

Wytheville, VA $41,693

Staunton, VA $42,391

Augusta Springs, VA $42,211

Bacova, VA $42,013

Blue Grass, VA $42,030

Brownsburg, VA $41,779

Buena Vista, VA $41,437

Churchville, VA $42,509

Clifton Forge, VA $41,871

Covington, VA $41,644

Craigsville, VA $42,216

Crimora, VA $42,552

Deerfield, VA $42,249

Doe Hill, VA $42,213

Fairfield, VA $41,717

Fort Defiance, VA $42,583

Glen Wilton, VA $41,712

Goshen, VA $42,034

Greenville, VA $42,008

Grottoes, VA $42,592

Head Waters, VA $42,283

Hot Springs, VA $41,896

Iron Gate, VA $41,943

Lexington, VA $41,791

Low Moor, VA $41,845

Mc Dowell, VA $42,230

Middlebrook, VA $42,019

Millboro, VA $42,051

Mint Spring, VA $42,230

Montebello, VA $41,636

Monterey, VA $42,108

Mount Sidney, VA $42,602

Mustoe, VA $42,178

New Hope, VA $42,578

Port Republic, VA $42,569

Raphine, VA $41,829

Rockbridge Baths, VA $41,871

Selma, VA $41,886

Steeles Tavern, VA $41,915

Stuarts Draft, VA $42,072

Swoope, VA $42,316

Verona, VA $42,603

Vesuvius, VA $41,542

Warm Springs, VA $42,026

West Augusta, VA $42,341

Weyers Cave, VA $42,613

Williamsville, VA $42,253

Lynchburg, VA $40,816

Altavista, VA $41,204

Alton, VA $42,104

Amherst, VA $41,094

Appomattox, VA $41,168

Bedford, VA $41,419

Big Island, VA $41,192

Blairs, VA $42,094

Brookneal, VA $41,367

Buffalo Junction, VA $42,237

Callands, VA $41,891

Chatham, VA $41,925

Clifford, VA $41,156

Clover, VA $42,001

Cluster Springs, VA $42,235

Coleman Falls, VA $40,985

Concord, VA $40,873

Crystal Hill, VA $41,937

Danville, VA $42,128

Hillsville, VA $41,866

Carson, VA $43,479

Hiwassee, VA $41,729

Independence, VA $41,583

Annandale, VA $49,478

Burke, VA $49,014

Dumfries, VA $47,579

Dunn Loring, VA $49,541

Fairfax, VA $48,801

Fairfax Station, VA $48,669

Falls Church, VA $49,585

Fort Belvoir, VA $48,985

Great Falls, VA $48,803

Greenway, VA $49,584

Lorton, VA $48,709

Merrifield, VA $49,427

Mc Lean, VA $49,579

West Mclean, VA $49,584

Mount Vernon, VA $49,169

Newington, VA $49,056

Dry Fork, VA $42,013

Brooke, VA $45,846

Evington, VA $41,043

Forest, VA $40,963

Gladstone, VA $41,203

Gladys, VA $41,204

Glasgow, VA $41,468

Goode, VA $41,098

Gretna, VA $41,626

Halifax, VA $42,092

Howardsville, VA $42,024

Hurt, VA $41,393

Java, VA $41,877

Ararat, VA $41,856

Axton, VA $41,985

Bassett, VA $41,955

Belspring, VA $41,737

Bent Mountain, VA $41,383

Blacksburg, VA $41,540

Blue Ridge, VA $41,369

Boones Mill, VA $41,353

Buchanan, VA $41,508

Callaway, VA $41,461

Christiansburg, VA $41,544

Cascade, VA $41,948

Catawba, VA $41,438

Check, VA $41,526

Claudville, VA $41,831

Cloverdale, VA $41,292

Collinsville, VA $42,094

Copper Hill, VA $41,471

Critz, VA $41,898

Daleville, VA $41,334

Dublin, VA $41,759

Eagle Rock, VA $41,628

Eggleston, VA $41,675

Elliston, VA $41,429

Ferrum, VA $41,693

Fieldale, VA $42,034

Fincastle, VA $41,463

Floyd, VA $41,697

Glade Hill, VA $41,511

Glen Lyn, VA $41,542

Goodview, VA $41,364

Hardy, VA $41,347

Henry, VA $41,756

Huddleston, VA $41,501

Keeling, VA $42,052

Chester, VA $43,683

Chesterfield, VA $43,657

Church Road, VA $43,513

Colonial Heights, VA $43,701

Courtland, VA $42,651

Dendron, VA $42,779

Dewitt, VA $43,374

Dinwiddie, VA $43,492

Disputanta, VA $43,528

Dolphin, VA $42,897

Drewryville, VA $42,558

Ebony, VA $42,264

Elberon, VA $42,603

Emporia, VA $42,654

Ford, VA $43,412

Franklin, VA $42,520

Freeman, VA $42,888

Gasburg, VA $42,355

Hopewell, VA $43,611

Ivor, VA $42,588

Jarratt, VA $43,022

Lawrenceville, VA $42,738

Mc Kenney, VA $43,260

Meredithville, VA $42,677

Newsoms, VA $42,379

Prince George, VA $43,652

Rawlings, VA $43,094

Sedley, VA $42,708

Skippers, VA $42,483

Spring Grove, VA $43,010

Stony Creek, VA $43,258

Surry, VA $42,498

Sussex, VA $43,161

Sutherland, VA $43,616

Valentines, VA $42,395

Wakefield, VA $42,763

Warfield, VA $43,129

Waverly, VA $43,099

White Plains, VA $42,371

Wilsons, VA $43,283

Yale, VA $42,986

Zuni, VA $42,572

Claremont, VA $43,068

Farmville, VA $42,260

Baskerville, VA $42,191

Indian Valley, VA $41,757

Mc Coy, VA $41,667

Martinsville, VA $42,024

Meadows Of Dan, VA $41,869

Moneta, VA $41,433

Montvale, VA $41,432

Narrows, VA $41,667

Newbern, VA $41,704

New Castle, VA $41,465

Newport, VA $41,560

New River, VA $41,819

Oriskany, VA $41,546

Paint Bank, VA $41,480

Parrott, VA $41,687

Patrick Springs, VA $41,946

Pearisburg, VA $41,709

Pembroke, VA $41,708

Penhook, VA $41,649

Pilot, VA $41,559

Pittsville, VA $41,628

Radford, VA $41,772

Long Island, VA $41,361

Lowry, VA $41,176

Lynch Station, VA $41,365

Madison Heights, VA $40,817

Monroe, VA $41,021

Naruna, VA $41,236

Nathalie, VA $41,734

Natural Bridge, VA $41,599

Natural Bridge Station, VA $41,420

Nelson, VA $42,300

Norwood, VA $41,361

Ringgold, VA $42,068

Rustburg, VA $40,911

Scottsburg, VA $42,149

Scottsville, VA $42,377

South Boston, VA $42,186

Spout Spring, VA $40,987

Sutherlin, VA $42,071

Sweet Briar, VA $40,938

Vernon Hill, VA $42,022

Virgilina, VA $42,199

Wingina, VA $41,606

Amonate, VA $41,514

Bandy, VA $41,423

Big Rock, VA $41,648

Bishop, VA $41,427

Bluefield, VA $41,555

Boissevain, VA $41,453

Breaks, VA $41,580

Burkes Garden, VA $41,470

Cedar Bluff, VA $41,530

Doran, VA $41,701

Falls Mills, VA $41,453

Grundy, VA $41,718

Horsepen, VA $41,443

Hurley, VA $41,504

Jewell Ridge, VA $41,530

Keen Mountain, VA $41,692

Mavisdale, VA $41,534

Maxie, VA $41,657

North Tazewell, VA $41,524

Oakwood, VA $41,716

Pilgrims Knob, VA $41,602

Pocahontas, VA $41,467

Pounding Mill, VA $41,588

Raven, VA $41,681

Red Ash, VA $41,720

Richlands, VA $41,696

Rowe, VA $41,550

Shortt Gap, VA $41,642

Swords Creek, VA $41,538

Tazewell, VA $41,459

Vansant, VA $41,538

Whitewood, VA $41,543

Wolford, VA $41,551

Boydton, VA $42,282

Bracey, VA $42,390

Brodnax, VA $42,553

Buckingham, VA $41,808

Burkeville, VA $42,455

Charlotte Court House, VA $41,847

Chase City, VA $42,064

Clarksville, VA $42,356

Crewe, VA $42,726

Cullen, VA $41,722

Dillwyn, VA $42,225

Drakes Branch, VA $42,059

Dundas, VA $42,685

Evergreen, VA $41,208

Fort Mitchell, VA $42,059

Green Bay, VA $42,221

Hampden Sydney, VA $42,324

Kenbridge, VA $42,456

Keysville, VA $42,055

La Crosse, VA $42,325

Lunenburg, VA $42,135

Meherrin, VA $42,139

Nottoway, VA $42,660

Pamplin, VA $41,583

Phenix, VA $41,395

Prospect, VA $41,844

Randolph, VA $41,915

Red House, VA $41,274

Red Oak, VA $42,118

Rice, VA $42,509

Saxe, VA $42,027

Skipwith, VA $42,147

South Hill, VA $42,309

Victoria, VA $42,283

Wylliesburg, VA $42,080

Roanoke, VA $41,262

Wachapreague, VA $42,844

Wardtown, VA $42,761

Wattsville, VA $42,884

Willis Wharf, VA $42,832

Windsor, VA $42,467

Withams, VA $42,850

Norfolk, VA $42,249

Newport News, VA $42,343

Fort Eustis, VA $42,360

Hampton, VA $42,369

Fort Monroe, VA $42,346

Poquoson, VA $42,355

Yorktown, VA $42,405

Lackey, VA $42,423

Seaford, VA $42,371

Portsmouth, VA $42,260

Fort Lee, VA $43,699

Petersburg, VA $43,699

Virginia State University, VA $43,699

Alberta, VA $42,836

Ammon, VA $43,409

Blackstone, VA $43,042

Boykins, VA $42,430

Branchville, VA $42,329

Capron, VA $42,639

Round Hill, VA $45,813

Catharpin, VA $47,530

Delaplane, VA $45,334

Ashburn, VA $47,727

Chantilly, VA $48,229

Gainesville, VA $47,143

Hamilton, VA $46,431

Lincoln, VA $46,385

Sterling, VA $48,307

Haymarket, VA $47,098

Herndon, VA $48,485

Leesburg, VA $46,977

Lovettsville, VA $45,936

Nokesville, VA $47,201

Upperville, VA $45,484

Warrenton, VA $45,649

Reston, VA $48,764

Waterford, VA $46,354

The Plains, VA $46,485

Doswell, VA $43,690

Dutton, VA $42,755

Fork Union, VA $42,763

Foster, VA $42,618

Glen Allen, VA $43,788

Gloucester, VA $42,710

Gloucester Point, VA $42,451

Goochland, VA $43,310

Grimstead, VA $42,725

Gum Spring, VA $43,310

Gwynn, VA $42,724

Hadensville, VA $43,243

Hallieford, VA $42,712

Hanover, VA $43,698

Hardyville, VA $42,839

Hartfield, VA $42,854

Hayes, VA $42,478

Henrico, VA $43,821

Hudgins, VA $42,691

Jamaica, VA $43,225

Jamestown, VA $42,576

Jetersville, VA $42,758

Kents Store, VA $42,859

King And Queen Court House, VA $43,290

King William, VA $43,514

Lanexa, VA $43,223

Lightfoot, VA $42,785

Little Plymouth, VA $43,236

Locust Hill, VA $42,982

Louisa, VA $43,303

Macon, VA $43,353

Maidens, VA $43,476

Manakin Sabot, VA $43,618

Mannboro, VA $43,334

Manquin, VA $43,641

Maryus, VA $42,457

Mascot, VA $43,109

Mathews, VA $42,643

Burgess, VA $43,382

Accomac, VA $42,810

Assawoman, VA $42,828

Atlantic, VA $42,885

Battery Park, VA $42,349

Belle Haven, VA $42,786

Birdsnest, VA $42,705

Bloxom, VA $42,876

Cape Charles, VA $42,646

Capeville, VA $42,655

Carrollton, VA $42,344

Carrsville, VA $42,537

Cheriton, VA $42,651

Chesapeake, VA $42,360

Chincoteague Island, VA $42,913

Wallops Island, VA $42,881

Craddockville, VA $42,792

Davis Wharf, VA $42,783

Eastville, VA $42,667

Exmore, VA $42,767

Franktown, VA $42,719

Greenbackville, VA $43,010

Greenbush, VA $42,887

Hacksneck, VA $42,768

Hallwood, VA $42,864

Harborton, VA $42,873

Horntown, VA $42,937

Oak Hall, VA $42,849

Isle Of Wight, VA $42,439

Jamesville, VA $42,744

Jenkins Bridge, VA $42,871

Keller, VA $42,820

Locustville, VA $42,818

Machipongo, VA $42,698

Mappsville, VA $42,855

Marionville, VA $42,698

Mears, VA $42,833

Melfa, VA $42,825

Modest Town, VA $42,936

Nassawadox, VA $42,742

Nelsonia, VA $42,939

New Church, VA $42,923

Onancock, VA $42,861

Onley, VA $42,814

Oyster, VA $42,660

Painter, VA $42,794

Parksley, VA $42,885

Pungoteague, VA $42,812

Quinby, VA $42,699

Rescue, VA $42,347

Sanford, VA $42,931

Saxis, VA $42,937

Seaview, VA $42,651

Smithfield, VA $42,393

Suffolk, VA $42,374

Tangier, VA $43,044

Tasley, VA $42,906

Temperanceville, VA $42,864

Townsend, VA $42,660

Virginia Beach, VA $42,924

Dulles, VA $48,777

Aldie, VA $47,238

Amissville, VA $44,940

Arcola, VA $47,711

Manassas, VA $47,790

Marshall, VA $45,599

Middleburg, VA $46,437

Catlett, VA $46,655

Centreville, VA $47,982

Clifton, VA $48,387

Orlean, VA $45,188

Paeonian Springs, VA $46,653

Paris, VA $45,188

Philomont, VA $46,300

Purcellville, VA $45,957

Bluemont, VA $45,342

Bristow, VA $47,419

Broad Run, VA $46,575

Calverton, VA $46,470

Casanova, VA $46,547

Rectortown, VA $45,543

Mechanicsville, VA $43,732

Midlothian, VA $43,666

Millers Tavern, VA $43,727

Mineral, VA $43,570

Moon, VA $42,661

Moseley, VA $43,521

New Canton, VA $42,578

New Kent, VA $43,493

New Point, VA $42,554

Newtown, VA $43,862

Norge, VA $42,848

North, VA $42,699

Oilville, VA $43,531

Onemo, VA $42,608

Ordinary, VA $42,515

Port Haywood, VA $42,548

Powhatan, VA $43,387

Providence Forge, VA $43,418

Quinton, VA $43,641

Rockville, VA $43,580

Ruthville, VA $43,329

Saint Stephens Church, VA $43,722

Saluda, VA $42,999

Sandston, VA $43,742

Sandy Hook, VA $43,302

Schley, VA $42,616

Severn, VA $42,480

Shacklefords, VA $43,022

State Farm, VA $43,496

Stevensville, VA $43,393

Studley, VA $43,729

Susan, VA $42,565

Toano, VA $42,982

Topping, VA $42,944

Trevilians, VA $43,276

Richmond, VA $43,832

Urbanna, VA $43,148

Wake, VA $42,879

Walkerton, VA $43,454

Ware Neck, VA $42,633

Water View, VA $43,139

West Point, VA $43,287

White Marsh, VA $42,562

Wicomico, VA $42,487

Williamsburg, VA $42,560

Woods Cross Roads, VA $42,715

Montpelier, VA $43,515

Oakton, VA $48,914

Occoquan, VA $48,554

Quantico, VA $46,940

Springfield, VA $49,350

Triangle, VA $47,280

Vienna, VA $49,349

Woodbridge, VA $48,203

Arlington, VA $49,598

Fort Myer, VA $49,599

Mattaponi, VA $43,126

Dhs, VA $49,598

Fort Valley, VA $42,879

Star Tannery, VA $42,460

Stephens City, VA $44,084

Stephenson, VA $44,113

Toms Brook, VA $42,855

White Post, VA $44,463

Woodstock, VA $42,501

Culpeper, VA $43,905

Aroda, VA $42,830

Banco, VA $42,975

Bealeton, VA $45,455

Boston, VA $43,789

Brandy Station, VA $44,675

Brightwood, VA $43,193

Castleton, VA $44,270

Elkwood, VA $44,616

Etlan, VA $43,094

Goldvein, VA $45,656

Graves Mill, VA $42,771

Haywood, VA $43,182

Hood, VA $42,502

Jeffersonton, VA $45,173

Leon, VA $43,376

Lignum, VA $44,358

Madison, VA $42,768

Midland, VA $45,907

Mitchells, VA $43,555

Oakpark, VA $43,039

Pratts, VA $42,763

Radiant, VA $42,921

Rapidan, VA $43,309

Remington, VA $45,094

Reva, VA $43,423

Richardsville, VA $44,729

Rixeyville, VA $44,613

Rochelle, VA $42,750

Somerville, VA $45,995

Sperryville, VA $43,381

Stevensburg, VA $44,447

Sumerduck, VA $45,106

Syria, VA $42,606

Viewtown, VA $44,642

Washington, VA $44,142

Wolftown, VA $42,505

Woodville, VA $43,809

Harrisonburg, VA $42,678

Basye, VA $42,337

Bergton, VA $42,207

Bridgewater, VA $42,599

Broadway, VA $42,467

Criders, VA $42,283

Dayton, VA $42,453

Edinburg, VA $42,410

Elkton, VA $42,537

Alexandria, VA $49,592

Fredericksburg, VA $44,935

Bowling Green, VA $44,063

Burr Hill, VA $44,068

Callao, VA $43,814

Caret, VA $44,337

Center Cross, VA $43,582

Champlain, VA $44,236

Coles Point, VA $44,401

Colonial Beach, VA $44,651

Corbin, VA $44,375

Dahlgren, VA $46,115

Dogue, VA $44,621

Dunnsville, VA $43,739

Edwardsville, VA $43,438

Farnham, VA $43,567

Garrisonville, VA $46,493

Hague, VA $44,080

Hartwood, VA $45,064

Haynesville, VA $44,044

Heathsville, VA $43,398

Hustle, VA $44,262

Irvington, VA $43,050

Jersey, VA $44,682

Kilmarnock, VA $43,087

King George, VA $45,380

Kinsale, VA $43,995

Ladysmith, VA $43,808

Lancaster, VA $43,192

Laneview, VA $43,297

Lively, VA $43,232

Locust Grove, VA $44,081

Loretto, VA $44,270

Lottsburg, VA $43,732

Merry Point, VA $43,124

Milford, VA $43,900

Mollusk, VA $43,140

Montross, VA $44,368

Morattico, VA $43,364

Mount Holly, VA $44,221

Ninde, VA $45,480

Nuttsville, VA $43,321

Oldhams, VA $43,959

Ophelia, VA $43,405

Partlow, VA $44,188

Port Royal, VA $44,259

Rappahannock Academy, VA $44,267

Reedville, VA $43,373

Rhoadesville, VA $43,665

Rollins Fork, VA $44,649

Fulks Run, VA $42,361

Hinton, VA $42,322

Keezletown, VA $42,528

Lacey Spring, VA $42,550

Linville, VA $42,528

Luray, VA $42,664

Mc Gaheysville, VA $42,578

Mount Crawford, VA $42,579

Mount Jackson, VA $42,440

Mount Solon, VA $42,446

New Market, VA $42,538

Orkney Springs, VA $42,348

Penn Laird, VA $42,596

Quicksburg, VA $42,482

Pleasant Valley, VA $42,573

Shenandoah, VA $42,552

Singers Glen, VA $42,525

Stanley, VA $42,556

Timberville, VA $42,545

Charlottesville, VA $42,621

Afton, VA $42,149

Arrington, VA $41,311

Barboursville, VA $42,787

Batesville, VA $42,520

Covesville, VA $42,153

Crozet, VA $42,540

Dyke, VA $42,519

Ruby, VA $46,271

General Laborers Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For General Laborers roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, General Laborers positions in Healthcare or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view General Laborers as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a General Laborers

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$63,499	$31.0	40%
Aerospace & Defense	$61,231	$29.0	35%
Biotechnology	$58,964	$28.0	30%
Financial Services	$56,696	$27.0	25%
Insurance	$54,428	$26.0	20%

General Laborers Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a General Laborers's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$41,939

Average $45,357/year

$51,216

$3,495

Average $3,780/month

$4,268

$807

Average $872/week

$985

$20

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,216	$4,268	$985	$25
Average	$45,357	$3,780	$872	$22
25th Percentile	$41,939	$3,495	$807	$20

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