Construction Laborers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $50,560 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.31
10th percentile $37,710
90th percentile $85,560
Employed locally 2,550
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,710
    25th
    $43,890
    50th (median)
    $50,560
    75th
    $74,100
    90th
    $85,560

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 59% Median Construction Laborers salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $61,870
    Binghamton, NY $52,460
    Rochester, NY $50,400
    Albany, OR $49,260
    Glens Falls, NY $48,950

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $61,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $82,800
    Electricians $72,820
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $82,030
    Highway Maintenance Workers $54,260
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $71,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Albany, NY is $24.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.56 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Albany, NY is 8.2% above the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Laborers in Albany?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,710 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,890.