Construction Laborer Salary in Baltimore, MD
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The median construction laborer in the Baltimore area earns $46,460 a year ($22.34 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($47,120) and 1% below the Maryland median ($46,960). Half of the 10,520 construction laborers there earn between $38,940 and $55,450.
| Annual pay | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,150 | $36,430 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $38,940 | $39,480 | $38,620 |
| Median | $46,460 | $46,960 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $55,450 | $55,540 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $59,780 | $61,670 | $78,090 |
| Average | $47,640 | $48,330 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 10,520 | 20,920 | 1,096,780 |
Baltimore, MD ranks 33rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for construction laborer pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($72,610).
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Check my payConstruction laborer pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $72,610
- San Jose, CA: $68,470
- St. Louis, MO: $64,500
- Boston, MA: $63,420
- Minneapolis, MN: $61,970
- New York, NY: $61,270
- Chicago, IL: $60,890
- Sacramento, CA: $60,560
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- Electrician: $65,590
- Carpenter: $62,380
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $60,740
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.