How much does a construction laborer make in New York?
$61,270a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $29.46 an hour or $5,106 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.46
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 50,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $61,270Highest 10%: $104,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $45,450 | $21.85 | |
| Median | $61,270 | $29.46 | |
| 75th | $92,350 | $44.40 | |
| 90th | $104,300 | $50.13 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $53,940 |
| Albany, NY | $52,940 |
| 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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How much does a construction laborer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $29.46 ($61,270 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $61,270 against $47,120 nationally, 30% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $55,930, so New York pays 10% more.
Where does New York rank for construction laborer pay?
18 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,300 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.