Construction Laborers Salary in Watertown, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Watertown-Fort Drum, NY

Median annual salary $45,650 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.95
10th percentile $35,350
90th percentile $75,350
Employed locally 320
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,350
    25th
    $38,520
    50th (median)
    $45,650
    75th
    $64,020
    90th
    $75,350

    Watertown economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,978 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 70% Median Construction Laborers salary is 30% 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 Watertown, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers $48,890
    Carpenters $57,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,340
    Electricians $76,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Watertown?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Watertown, NY is $21.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.58 or more per hour.

    Is Watertown above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Watertown, NY is 2.3% 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 Watertown?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,350 per year in Watertown, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,520.