Construction Laborer Salary in New York, NY
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The median construction laborer in the New York area earns $61,270 a year ($29.46 an hour), 30% above the U.S. median ($47,120) and 10% above the New York State median ($55,930). Half of the 50,870 construction laborers there earn between $45,450 and $92,350.
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,320 | $34,320 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $45,450 | $43,950 | $38,620 |
| Median | $61,270 | $55,930 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $92,350 | $79,420 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $104,280 | $96,590 | $78,090 |
| Average | $67,440 | $62,180 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 50,870 | 52,090 | 1,096,780 |
New York, NY ranks 6th 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
- Buffalo, NY: $50,620
- 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: $79,020
- Carpenter: $74,300
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $95,050
- Plumber: $78,610
- Construction Supervisor: $103,990
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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.