How much does a construction laborer make in Albany?
$52,940a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $25.45 an hour or $4,412 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.45
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 98 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 2,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,830Median: $52,940Highest 10%: $86,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,830 | $18.67 | |
| 25th | $45,810 | $22.02 | |
| Median | $52,940 | $25.45 | |
| 75th | $75,680 | $36.38 | |
| 90th | $86,450 | $41.56 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| New York, NY | $61,270 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $53,940 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,740 |
| Buffalo, NY | $50,620 |
| Utica, NY | $49,710 |
| Elmira, NY | $49,600 |
| Kingston, NY | $49,520 |
| Rochester, NY | $49,290 |
| Syracuse, NY | $49,180 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $49,080 |
| Watertown, NY | $48,450 |
| Ithaca, NY | $46,790 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $25.45 ($52,940 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $52,940 against $47,120 nationally, 12% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $55,930, so Albany pays 5% less.
Where does Albany rank for construction laborer pay?
98 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,450 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.