Construction Laborers Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,110 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.46
10th percentile $46,360
90th percentile $81,590
Employed locally 370
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,360
    25th
    $49,650
    50th (median)
    $57,110
    75th
    $66,560
    90th
    $81,590

    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

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $62,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,470
    Electricians $76,200
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $71,290
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $55,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Massachusetts is $27.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.03 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Massachusetts is 22.2% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $46,360 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,650.