Construction Laborers pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for construction laborers is $30.48 an hour ($63,390 a year). About 16,210 people work in this job there.
That is 35% higher than the U.S. median ($47,120). Massachusetts ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction laborers in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.72 | $45,170 |
| 25% of workers | $25.16 | $52,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.48 | $63,390 |
| 75% of workers | $42.46 | $88,330 |
| 90% of workers | $47.54 | $98,880 |
Construction Laborers pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $63,420 | 11,580 |
| Springfield | $62,660 | 880 |
| Worcester | $61,410 | 1,650 |
| Barnstable Town | $60,040 | 750 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $58,150 | 280 |
| Pittsfield | $52,130 | 350 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for construction laborers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 120,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $75,200 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $76,820 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $120,840 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $63,840 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $94,950 |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $60,950 |
| Electricians | $79,420 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $93,880 |
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