Construction Laborers Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $47,300 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.74
10th percentile $37,760
90th percentile $64,110
Employed locally 480
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,760
    25th
    $45,620
    50th (median)
    $47,300
    75th
    $58,000
    90th
    $64,110

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 52% Median Construction Laborers salary is 48% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$63,330
    Electricians$61,340
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79,570
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$57,240
    Sheet Metal Workers$58,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Burlington, VT is $22.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.63 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Burlington, VT is 1.2% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,760 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,620.