Construction Laborers Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $45,600 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.92
10th percentile $35,190
90th percentile $82,370
Employed locally 590
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,190
    25th
    $39,420
    50th (median)
    $45,600
    75th
    $58,850
    90th
    $82,370

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 66% Median Construction Laborers salary is 34% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $61,870
    Binghamton, NY $52,460
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $50,560
    Rochester, NY $50,400
    Albany, OR $49,260

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers $48,140
    Carpenters $59,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,720
    Electricians $61,650
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,850
    Construction and Building Inspectors $60,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Utica?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Utica, NY is $21.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.86 or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Utica, NY is 2.4% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,190 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,420.