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Salary · New York · BLS OEWS May 2024

Construction Laborers Salary in New York

In New York, construction laborers earn a median of $57,680 per year.

Median (New York)
$57,680
Bottom 10%
$37,750
Top 10%
$99,530
Employed in New York
49,890

How New York compares

Refit analysis ·In New York, construction laborers earn a median of $57,680 — 23% above the national median of $46,730. Locally the range runs $37,750 to $99,530. About 49,890 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·New York ranks #9 of 54 states for construction laborers pay — roughly the 85th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Hawaii, $66,100) by 15%. State employment of about 49,890 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$46,730
US bottom 10%
$34,200
US top 10%
$77,530

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Writing
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies

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