Construction Laborers Salary in New York
Construction Laborers in New York earn a median of $55,930 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,930
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($47,120)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 52,090
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,320; the top 10% earn over $96,590. Nationally the range is $35,090 to $78,090.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$58,120 median in New York
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$62,020 median in New York
- Roofers$66,020 median in New York
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$62,760 median in New York
- Floor Sanders and Finishers$60,470 median in New York
- Glaziers$61,760 median in New York
Construction Laborers pay in New York
How much do construction laborers make in New York?
The median is $55,930 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,320 and the top 10% earn over $96,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for construction laborers?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+19% vs. the national median of $47,120). Living costs are not included.