Construction Laborers Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • New York
Construction Laborers in New York earn a median salary of $49,186 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, +5.3% vs the national median of $46,730. An estimated 62,480 construction laborers are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $44,940 to $61,870 depending on location.
$49,186
Avg median salary in New York
$61,870
Highest paying metro
$44,940
Lowest paying metro
62,480
Employed in New York
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Construction Laborers salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $61,870 | $49,050 | $96,300 | 44,830 |
| Binghamton, NY | $52,460 | $41,940 | $71,730 | 640 |
| Albany, NY | $50,560 | $43,890 | $74,100 | 2,550 |
| Rochester, NY | $50,400 | $43,040 | $72,000 | 2,790 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $48,950 | $44,000 | $65,180 | 340 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $48,880 | $44,160 | $63,320 | 1,970 |
| Kingston, NY | $48,860 | $44,720 | $63,340 | 380 |
| Buffalo, NY | $48,850 | $43,270 | $66,670 | 2,750 |
| Elmira, NY | $48,830 | $39,710 | $59,860 | 170 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $48,280 | $39,750 | $61,360 | 1,010 |
| Syracuse, NY | $48,100 | $42,040 | $66,680 | 1,790 |
| Central East New York | $47,910 | $39,990 | $61,530 | 1,070 |
| Southwest New York | $46,830 | $37,800 | $58,850 | 1,160 |
| Watertown, NY | $45,650 | $38,520 | $64,020 | 320 |
| Utica, NY | $45,600 | $39,420 | $58,850 | 590 |
| Ithaca, NY | $44,940 | $40,220 | $53,540 | 120 |