Construction Laborers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $40,800 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.62
10th percentile $30,980
90th percentile $56,360
Employed locally 4,430
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,980
    25th
    $36,140
    50th (median)
    $40,800
    75th
    $47,890
    90th
    $56,360

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 60% Median Construction Laborers salary is 40% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $62,450
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $60,650
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $57,630
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $57,110
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,030
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $57,010

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$57,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,840
    Carpenters$53,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,720
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,520
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$49,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Albuquerque, NM is $19.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.42 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 12.7% below 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $30,980 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,140.