Construction Laborers Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $51,810 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.91
10th percentile $39,720
90th percentile $72,530
Employed locally 420
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,720
    25th
    $45,660
    50th (median)
    $51,810
    75th
    $68,030
    90th
    $72,530

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 62% Median Construction Laborers salary is 38% 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
    New Haven, CT $54,750
    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 Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $65,880
    Carpenters $70,260
    Electricians $71,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $92,060
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,430
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Norwich?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Norwich, CT is $24.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.88 or more per hour.

    Is Norwich above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Norwich, CT is 10.9% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $39,720 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,660.