How much does a construction laborer make in Buffalo?
$50,620a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $24.34 an hour or $4,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.34
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 117 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 2,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,060Median: $50,620Highest 10%: $82,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,060 | $18.30 | |
| 25th | $45,180 | $21.72 | |
| Median | $50,620 | $24.34 | |
| 75th | $67,970 | $32.68 | |
| 90th | $82,200 | $39.52 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| New York, NY | $61,270 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $53,940 |
| Albany, NY | $52,940 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,740 |
| 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 Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $24.34 ($50,620 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $50,620 against $47,120 nationally, 7% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $55,930, so Buffalo pays 9% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for construction laborer pay?
117 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,200 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.