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Construction Laborer Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$30.48 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,944/year ($4,162/month) for a single filer
Construction Laborer pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,390 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $88,330 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,210 Construction Laborer jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 47-2061, “Construction Laborers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Construction Laborer salary of $63,390 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,944 — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
| Gross (median) | $63,390 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,427 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,849 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$3,170 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,944 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,162 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Laborer make in Massachusetts?
- The median Construction Laborer salary in Massachusetts is $63,390 per year ($30.48 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,330 and $88,330.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Laborer in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $63,390, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $49,944 per year ($4,162 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
- How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 16,210 Construction Laborer jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.