Construction Laborers Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $54,750 +17.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.32
10th percentile $39,900
90th percentile $74,100
Employed locally 1,410
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,900
    25th
    $46,200
    50th (median)
    $54,750
    75th
    $62,440
    90th
    $74,100

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 63% Median Construction Laborers salary is 37% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $51,810
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $51,730
    Connecticut $51,720
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $50,750
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $50,560

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $85,150
    Electricians $75,720
    Carpenters $68,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $74,790
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,190
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $50,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in New Haven, CT is $26.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.64 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in New Haven, CT is 17.2% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $39,900 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,200.