Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Construction Laborer jobs in New York, NY

50,870 construction laborers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $61,270/year median · 30% above the national median.

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The median construction laborer salary in New York, NY is $61,270/year, with a typical range of $45,450 to $92,350 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Construction Laborer pay in New York, NY

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the New York metro. Half of Construction Laborers earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $45,450 $61,270 $92,350
25th$45,450 Median$61,270 75th$92,350 vs US30% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (SOC 47-2061, Construction Laborer). Full Construction Laborer salary guide →

What is a Construction Laborer salary in New York?

The median construction laborer salary in New York, NY is $61,270/year, with a typical range of $45,450 to $92,350 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 50,870 construction laborers employed in the New York metro area.

Construction Laborer pay bands in New York by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Staff Construction Laborer

Typical staff band in New York
Example (illustrative)
Location
New York, NY
Typical pay range
$51,160–$76,219
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Construction Laborer

Typical mid level band in New York
Example (illustrative)
Location
New York, NY
Typical pay range
$55,755–$71,808
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Construction Laborer

Typical entry level band in New York
Example (illustrative)
Location
New York, NY
Typical pay range
$54,836–$68,499
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Construction Laborer

Typical lead band in New York
Example (illustrative)
Location
New York, NY
Typical pay range
$52,079–$71,808
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Construction Laborer

Typical staff band in New York
Example (illustrative)
Location
New York, NY
Typical pay range
$53,917–$67,397
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Construction Laborer Career Ladder — New York Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to New York’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Construction Laborer0–2 yrs$44,114
  2. Mid Construction Laborer2–5 yrs$58,206
  3. Senior Construction Laborer5–8 yrs$73,524
  4. Staff Construction Laborer8–12 yrs$88,841
  5. Lead Construction Laborer12+ yrs$104,159

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 47-2061, Construction Laborer).

Employers in the Construction Laborer hiring market in New York

  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in New York post Construction Laborer jobs

Employers in the New York metro typically post Construction Laborer roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Construction Laborer in New York, NY — Common Questions

How much does a Construction Laborer earn in New York, NY?
Median $61,270/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $45,450–$92,350. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in New York?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 50,870 Construction Laborer roles employed in the New York metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do New York employers use for Construction Laborer?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Construction Laborer jobs for me?
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