Construction Laborers Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $45,640 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.94
10th percentile $37,140
90th percentile $61,010
Employed locally 290
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,140
    25th
    $40,880
    50th (median)
    $45,640
    75th
    $55,040
    90th
    $61,010

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 68% Median Construction Laborers salary is 32% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $62,450
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $60,650
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $60,430
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $57,630
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $57,110
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,030

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $75,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,580
    Carpenters $55,120
    Roofers $50,560
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Lewiston, ME is $21.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.48 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Lewiston, ME is 2.3% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,140 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,880.