MA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 47-2061

Construction Laborers Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual Salary $62,430 +34% above national average (national: $46,730)
$69,950Mean Annual
$30Median Hourly
16,800Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$62,430
$44,920
10th pct.
$97,730
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$44,920$21.59
25th percentile$50,230$24.15
50th percentile (median)$62,430$30.02
75th percentile$82,960$39.89
90th percentile (top earners)$97,730$46.99
Mean (average)$69,950$33.63

How Massachusetts Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Massachusetts
Massachusetts (current) $62,430
Hawaii $66,100 +6%
Illinois $64,890 +4%
New Jersey $63,190 +1%
California $60,540 -3%
Minnesota $58,720 -6%
Rhode Island $58,290 -7%
Alaska $57,970 -7%
New York $57,680 -8%

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Related Occupations in Massachusetts

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Machinists $62,420 7,870
Marriage and Family Therapists $62,290 530
Health Education Specialists $62,270 1,970
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,610 N/A
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $62,870 3,850
Bus Drivers, School $63,030 10,240

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Construction Laborers salary in Massachusetts?

The mean construction laborers salary in Massachusetts is $69,950 per year. The median (middle) salary is $62,430 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Construction Laborers in Massachusetts?

Entry-level construction laborerss (10th percentile) in Massachusetts typically earn around $44,920 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $50,230 per year.

What is the highest Construction Laborers salary in Massachusetts?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Massachusetts make approximately $97,730 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $82,960 per year.

How does the Massachusetts Construction Laborers salary compare to the national average?

The median construction laborers salary in Massachusetts is $62,430, which is +34% above national average of $46,730.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes