Construction Laborer Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median construction laborer in the Buffalo area earns $50,620 a year ($24.34 an hour), 7% above the U.S. median ($47,120) and 9% below the New York State median ($55,930). Half of the 2,790 construction laborers there earn between $45,180 and $67,970.
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,060 | $34,320 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $45,180 | $43,950 | $38,620 |
| Median | $50,620 | $55,930 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $67,970 | $79,420 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $82,200 | $96,590 | $78,090 |
| Average | $57,970 | $62,180 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 2,790 | 52,090 | 1,096,780 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 23rd 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
- New York, NY: $61,270
- San Francisco, CA: $72,610
- San Jose, CA: $68,470
- St. Louis, MO: $64,500
- Boston, MA: $63,420
- Minneapolis, MN: $61,970
- Chicago, IL: $60,890
- Sacramento, CA: $60,560
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- Electrician: $77,930
- Carpenter: $63,500
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $73,650
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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.