Construction Laborers Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $72,800 +55.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.00
10th percentile $39,950
90th percentile $106,010
Employed locally 960
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,950
    25th
    $49,570
    50th (median)
    $72,800
    75th
    $106,010
    90th
    $106,010

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 76% Median Construction Laborers salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100
    Vineland, NJ $65,180

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vineland, NJ $65,180
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $61,870
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,200
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $51,810
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $48,430

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction and Building Inspectors $81,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $102,190
    Electricians $83,940
    Carpenters $62,450
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,290
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $73,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Trenton, NJ is $35.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.14 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Trenton, NJ is 55.8% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $39,950 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,570.