Construction Laborers Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,280 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.21
10th percentile $36,490
90th percentile $82,010
Employed locally 1,010
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,490
    25th
    $39,750
    50th (median)
    $48,280
    75th
    $61,360
    90th
    $82,010

    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 Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers $49,190
    Carpenters $59,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,710
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,430
    Electricians $73,630
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Capital/Northern New York is $23.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.72 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Capital/Northern New York is 3.3% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,490 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,750.