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Construction Laborer Salary in New York (2026)
$26.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,697/year ($3,725/month) for a single filer
Construction Laborer pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,950 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $55,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $96,590 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 52,090 Construction Laborer jobs in New York (occupation code 47-2061, “Construction Laborers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Construction Laborer salary of $55,930 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $44,697 — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
| Gross (median) | $55,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,532 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,279 |
| New York state income tax | −$2,423 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,697 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,725 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Laborer make in New York?
- The median Construction Laborer salary in New York is $55,930 per year ($26.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,950 and $79,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Laborer in New York?
- On the median salary of $55,930, a single filer in New York takes home about $44,697 per year ($3,725 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
- How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 52,090 Construction Laborer jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.