How much does a construction laborer make in Boston?
$63,420a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $30.49 an hour or $5,285 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.49
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 11,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,460Median: $63,420Highest 10%: $99,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,460 | $22.34 | |
| 25th | $54,540 | $26.22 | |
| Median | $63,420 | $30.49 | |
| 75th | $93,830 | $45.11 | |
| 90th | $99,410 | $47.79 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| Springfield, MA | $62,660 |
| Worcester, MA | $61,410 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $60,040 |
| Providence, RI | $59,280 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $58,150 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $52,130 |
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How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $30.49 ($63,420 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $63,420 against $47,120 nationally, 35% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $63,390, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for construction laborer pay?
8 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,410 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.