Construction Laborers Salary in Elmira, NY

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

Median annual salary $48,830 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.48
10th percentile $35,900
90th percentile $77,370
Employed locally 170
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,900
    25th
    $39,710
    50th (median)
    $48,830
    75th
    $59,860
    90th
    $77,370

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 77% Median Construction Laborers salary is 23% 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 Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Sheet Metal Workers $80,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $82,720
    Roofers $58,730
    Electricians $66,760
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,490
    Carpenters $58,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Elmira?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Elmira, NY is $23.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.16 or more per hour.

    Is Elmira above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Elmira, 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,900 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,710.