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SOC 47-2061·Construction & Extraction
Construction Laborers
Median wage
$59,371
10-yr outlook
+1.7%by 2032
Openings / year
7,376
Workers in NY
49,890
How pay grows with experience
Construction Laborers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $42,447 |
| Median (typical) | $59,371 |
| Experienced | $79,477 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Construction Laborers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $63,204 |
| Long Island | $62,079 |
| Hudson Valley | $58,896 |
| Capital Region | $51,084 |
| Finger Lakes | $51,003 |
| Western New York | $49,778 |
| Central New York | $49,690 |
| Southern Tier | $49,316 |
| North Country | $48,866 |
| Mohawk Valley | $48,216 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Construction & Extraction) and pay more than a Construction Laborers. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$59,409 median (+$38) · +1.7% by 2032
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$61,727 median (+$2,355) · +1.9% by 2032
- Glaziers$61,760 median (+$2,388) · +3.6% by 2032
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$62,753 median (+$3,382) · +4.9% by 2032
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$63,178 median (+$3,807) · +1.4% by 2032
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$64,452 median (+$5,081) · +14.4% by 2032
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