Construction Laborers Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $50,750 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.40
10th percentile $39,310
90th percentile $75,000
Employed locally 2,910
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,310
    25th
    $45,550
    50th (median)
    $50,750
    75th
    $64,210
    90th
    $75,000

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 55% Median Construction Laborers salary is 45% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $55,280
    New Haven, CT $54,750
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $51,810
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $51,730
    Connecticut $51,720
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $50,560

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $76,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $85,520
    Carpenters $64,500
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $74,630
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,060
    Highway Maintenance Workers $63,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Hartford, CT is $24.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.98 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Hartford, CT is 8.6% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $39,310 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,550.