Construction Laborers Salary in Ithaca, NY

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

Median annual salary $44,940 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.60
10th percentile $36,410
90th percentile $61,780
Employed locally 120
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,410
    25th
    $40,220
    50th (median)
    $44,940
    75th
    $53,540
    90th
    $61,780

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 62% Median Construction Laborers salary is 38% 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 Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$56,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$68,100
    Electricians$71,730
    Highway Maintenance Workers$51,810
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$53,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Ithaca, NY is $21.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.78 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Ithaca, NY is 3.8% below 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,410 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,220.