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Construction Laborer Salary in Maine (2026)
$22.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,176/year ($3,098/month) for a single filer
Construction Laborer pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,190 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $53,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,520 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,960 Construction Laborer jobs in Maine (occupation code 47-2061, “Construction Laborers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Construction Laborer salary of $46,430 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,176 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $46,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,392 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,552 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,310 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,176 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,098 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Laborer make in Maine?
- The median Construction Laborer salary in Maine is $46,430 per year ($22.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,570 and $53,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Laborer in Maine?
- On the median salary of $46,430, a single filer in Maine takes home about $37,176 per year ($3,098 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 3,960 Construction Laborer jobs in Maine in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maine state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maine.