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How much does a construction laborer make in Trenton?

$71,920a year

Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $34.58 an hour or $5,993 a month.

Hourly
$34.58
Vs. national median
+53%
Rank among cities
5 of 392
Jobs in the area
960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,200Median: $71,920Highest 10%: $106,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,200$18.37
25th$48,730$23.43
Median$71,920$34.58
75th$106,400$51.14
90th$106,400$51.14

Other cities in New Jersey

Median yearly pay for construction laborers.

Vineland, NJ$83,680
New York, NY$61,270
Atlantic City, NJ$55,120
Philadelphia, PA$55,120
Allentown, PA$49,290
Construction Laborer salary in New Jersey Construction Laborer salary in all states

Related jobs in Trenton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Structural Iron and Steel Worker$116,400
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$104,300
Electrician$98,210
Construction and Building Inspector$82,660
Roofer$82,100
Plumber$76,360
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$71,820
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$69,800
Carpenter$65,690
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker$65,330
Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Trenton?

The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $34.58 ($71,920 a year).

Do construction laborers make more in Trenton than the national average?

Yes: $71,920 against $47,120 nationally, 53% more.

How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?

The median in New Jersey is $64,060, so Trenton pays 12% more.

Where does Trenton rank for construction laborer pay?

5 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Trenton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,400 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.