Laborers for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Heavy Lifting8%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Vocational or technical training7%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years12%3-5 years12%Current company
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Above Average Home ConstructionAce TemporariesTime at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years7%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Aug 22, 2026
Laborer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $52,221 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,184 – $67,865 yearly
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Skilled Laborer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IPMPCertified Pool OperatorBackflow CertificationLow Voltage LicenseEPA Refrigeration Certification+19 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLadder UseCustomer ServiceClient ServicesCustomer SupportComputer OperationRoofer/Laborer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicensePesticide Applicator's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsMaintenanceSanitationSchedule ManagementCustomer SupportSkilled Laborer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Class DOSHA Safety CertificationEPA CertificationJourneyman ElectricianCertified Pool OperatorDriver's License+13 moreSkills
Industrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsOhmmeterTime ManagementCommunication SkillsConstruction Laborer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationCertified Pool OperatorOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+5 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingSkilled Laborer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Journeyman ElectricianFlagger CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsConstruction ExperienceCustomer ServiceLaborer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationEPA 608 Technician CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCIRONATE Certification+8 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsPallet JackGeneral Freight TransportationFreightUnloading
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What's the average time to fill a laborer role?
The average time to fill a laborer role is 87 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do laborers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a laborer include: communication skills, heavy lifting and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a laborer?
Common licenses or certifications for laborers include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to laborers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to laborers include: skilled laborer, construction laborer and skilled laborer/construction intern.
What level of education is common for a laborer?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a laborer in Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a laborer?
Most laborers have 11 years of professional experience.
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