Construction Laborers Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,760 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $36,750
90th percentile $57,820
Employed locally 740
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,750
    25th
    $39,550
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $47,720
    90th
    $57,820

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $57,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,770
    Electricians $67,220
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,300
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Southwest Maine is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.77 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Southwest Maine is 2.1% below 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,750 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,550.