Construction Laborers Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $56,680 +21.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.25
10th percentile $37,830
90th percentile $91,400
Employed locally 270
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,830
    25th
    $46,610
    50th (median)
    $56,680
    75th
    $75,780
    90th
    $91,400

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 66% Median Construction Laborers salary is 34% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $63,530
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,140
    Massachusetts $62,430
    Springfield, MA $60,570
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,920
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,690

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,110
    Carpenters $63,110
    Electricians $79,280
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $75,640
    Highway Maintenance Workers $58,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Amherst Town, MA is $27.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.22 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Amherst Town, MA is 21.3% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,830 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,610.