Construction Laborers Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $46,020 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.12
10th percentile $36,000
90th percentile $59,290
Employed locally 820
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,000
    25th
    $39,950
    50th (median)
    $46,020
    75th
    $52,460
    90th
    $59,290

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 46% Median Construction Laborers salary is 54% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,140
    Manhattan, KS $43,330

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$62,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$84,880
    Carpenters$58,830
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$67,390
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$48,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Manchester?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Manchester, NH is $22.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.83 or more per hour.

    Is Manchester above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Manchester, NH is 1.5% 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 Manchester?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,000 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,950.