Construction Laborers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $46,740 +0% vs national
Median hourly $22.47
10th percentile $35,540
90th percentile $60,310
Employed locally 1,280
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,540
    25th
    $42,570
    50th (median)
    $46,740
    75th
    $52,110
    90th
    $60,310

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 53% Median Construction Laborers salary is 47% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $62,450
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $60,650
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $60,430
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $57,630
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $57,110
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,030

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $60,370
    Electricians $65,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,680
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Portland, ME is $22.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.72 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Portland, ME is 0% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,540 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,570.