Construction Laborers Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $46,830 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.52
10th percentile $36,220
90th percentile $73,820
Employed locally 1,160
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,220
    25th
    $37,800
    50th (median)
    $46,830
    75th
    $58,850
    90th
    $73,820

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $54,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,250
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,690
    Electricians $70,690
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,970
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $53,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Southwest New York?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Southwest New York is $22.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.09 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Southwest New York is 0.2% 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,220 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,800.