How much does a construction laborer make in Syracuse?
$49,180a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $23.64 an hour or $4,098 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.64
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 144 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,160Median: $49,180Highest 10%: $82,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,160 | $17.38 | |
| 25th | $44,760 | $21.52 | |
| Median | $49,180 | $23.64 | |
| 75th | $72,600 | $34.90 | |
| 90th | $82,040 | $39.44 |
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 |
| Buffalo, NY | $50,620 |
| Utica, NY | $49,710 |
| Elmira, NY | $49,600 |
| Kingston, NY | $49,520 |
| Rochester, NY | $49,290 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $49,080 |
| Watertown, NY | $48,450 |
| Ithaca, NY | $46,790 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $126,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $82,950 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $81,230 |
| Electrician | $77,110 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $75,610 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $73,880 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $71,810 |
| Pipelayer | $70,370 |
| Plumber | $67,040 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $63,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $23.64 ($49,180 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $49,180 against $47,120 nationally, 4% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $55,930, so Syracuse pays 12% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for construction laborer pay?
144 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,040 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.