Construction Laborers Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $42,840 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.60
10th percentile $37,050
90th percentile $54,990
Employed locally 400
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,050
    25th
    $39,070
    50th (median)
    $42,840
    75th
    $45,320
    90th
    $54,990

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 68% Median Construction Laborers salary is 32% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $60,430
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $57,630
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $57,110
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,030

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$69,460
    Carpenters$50,950
    Electricians$63,680
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51,740
    Highway Maintenance Workers$46,570
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$59,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Bangor, ME is $20.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.79 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Bangor, ME is 8.3% 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 Bangor?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,050 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,070.