Construction Laborer Salary in Boston, MA
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The median construction laborer in the Boston area earns $63,420 a year ($30.49 an hour), 35% above the U.S. median ($47,120) and about the same as the Massachusetts median ($63,390). Half of the 11,580 construction laborers there earn between $54,540 and $93,830.
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,460 | $45,170 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $54,540 | $52,330 | $38,620 |
| Median | $63,420 | $63,390 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $93,830 | $88,330 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $99,410 | $98,880 | $78,090 |
| Average | $71,350 | $70,830 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 11,580 | 16,210 | 1,096,780 |
Boston, MA ranks 4th 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
- Minneapolis, MN: $61,970
- New York, NY: $61,270
- Chicago, IL: $60,890
- Sacramento, CA: $60,560
- Columbus, OH: $60,540
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- Electrician: $79,910
- Carpenter: $75,210
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $76,940
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- Construction Supervisor: $99,890
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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.