Construction Laborers pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for construction laborers is $30.80 an hour ($64,060 a year). About 23,590 people work in this job there.
That is 36% higher than the U.S. median ($47,120). New Jersey ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction laborers in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.26 | $37,980 |
| 25% of workers | $22.46 | $46,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.80 | $64,060 |
| 75% of workers | $45.44 | $94,510 |
| 90% of workers | $51.03 | $106,140 |
Construction Laborers pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Vineland | $83,680 | 440 |
| Trenton-Princeton | $71,920 | 960 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $55,120 | 1,140 |
New Jersey 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 New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $64,010 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $89,660 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $61,410 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $113,220 |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $50,500 |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | $80,310 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $77,010 |
| Electricians | $77,250 |
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