Construction Laborers Salary in Binghamton, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Binghamton, NY

Median annual salary $52,460 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.22
10th percentile $36,440
90th percentile $84,590
Employed locally 640
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,440
    25th
    $41,940
    50th (median)
    $52,460
    75th
    $71,730
    90th
    $84,590

    Binghamton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 83% Median Construction Laborers salary is 17% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $50,560
    Rochester, NY $50,400
    Albany, OR $49,260
    Glens Falls, NY $48,950

    Related occupations in Binghamton, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,580
    Carpenters $57,430
    Electricians $78,470
    Highway Maintenance Workers $49,050
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $73,740
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $67,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Binghamton?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Binghamton, NY is $25.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.49 or more per hour.

    Is Binghamton above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Binghamton, NY is 12.3% 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 Binghamton?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,440 per year in Binghamton, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,940.