Construction Laborers Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $48,850 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.49
10th percentile $36,360
90th percentile $83,750
Employed locally 2,750
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,360
    25th
    $43,270
    50th (median)
    $48,850
    75th
    $66,670
    90th
    $83,750

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 69% Median Construction Laborers salary is 31% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $50,560
    Rochester, NY $50,400
    Albany, OR $49,260

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $59,130
    Electricians $78,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,760
    Highway Maintenance Workers $49,920
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Buffalo, NY is $23.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.52 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Buffalo, NY is 4.5% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,360 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,270.