Construction Laborers Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,730 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.87
10th percentile $40,550
90th percentile $73,160
Employed locally 500
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,550
    25th
    $47,720
    50th (median)
    $51,730
    75th
    $63,000
    90th
    $73,160

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $76,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,720
    Carpenters $64,180
    Highway Maintenance Workers $62,700
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $72,850
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Connecticut?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Connecticut is $24.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.47 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Connecticut is 10.7% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $40,550 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,720.