Construction Laborers pay in Rochester
In Rochester (NY), the median pay for construction laborers is $23.70 an hour ($49,290 a year). About 2,550 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($47,120). It is 12% lower than the New York median ($55,930).
Pay range for construction laborers in Rochester (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.20 | $33,690 |
| 25% of workers | $19.93 | $41,450 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.70 | $49,290 |
| 75% of workers | $30.93 | $64,330 |
| 90% of workers | $38.74 | $80,580 |
Construction Laborers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $61,270 | 50,870 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $53,940 | 1,640 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $52,940 | 2,700 |
| Binghamton | $50,740 | 650 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $50,620 | 2,790 |
| Utica-Rome | $49,710 | 550 |
| Elmira | $49,600 | 130 |
| Kingston | $49,520 | 430 |
| Rochester (this page) | $49,290 | 2,550 |
| Syracuse | $49,180 | 1,660 |
| Glens Falls | $49,080 | 370 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $48,450 | 290 |
| Ithaca | $46,790 | 130 |
New York 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 Rochester (NY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $59,490 |
| Electricians | $77,310 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $73,580 |
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