What are the main factors that influence a Construction Labourer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Construction Labourer?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Construction Labourer roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A Construction Labourer's salary?

A Construction Labourer's salary grows with experience: starting around $42,652 for beginners, reaching about $44,933 at mid-level, and approach $45,572 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Construction Labourer?

Construction Labourer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Construction Labourer roles are District of Columbia $50,057, California $49,868, Massachusetts $49,203. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Construction Labourer roles make?

Salaries for Construction Labourer level roles vary by specialization: Construction Executive: $255,900; Construction Director: $202,257; Construction Manager: $141,265; Construction Foreman: $90,383; Construction Representative: $67,924.

Construction Labourer Salary in Vermont

How much does a Construction Labourer make in Vermont? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Labourer in Vermont is $44,374 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a Construction Labourer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,352
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,031 to $50,121
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,987

10% $37,987

50% (Median) $44,374

90% $55,352

Construction Labourer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,121	$4,177	$964	$24
Average	$44,374	$3,698	$853	$21
25th Percentile	$41,031	$3,419	$789	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Construction Labourer Salaries

A Construction Labourer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Construction Labourer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Labourer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $42,652
Early Career (1-2 years): $43,177
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $44,933
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $45,173
Expert (over 8 years): $45,572

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Construction Labourer	less than 1 year	$42,652
Early Career Level Construction Labourer	1-2 years	$43,177
Mid-Level Level Construction Labourer	2-4 years	$44,933
Senior-Level Level Construction Labourer	5-8 years	$45,173
Expert Level Construction Labourer	over 8 years	$45,572

How Do Construction Labourer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Construction Labourers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $50,057.
California: $49,868.
Massachusetts: $49,203.

District of Columbia $50,057 California $49,868 Massachusetts $49,203 Washington $49,022 New Jersey $49,004 Alaska $48,941 Connecticut $48,317 New York $48,064

Hawaii $47,254 Rhode Island $46,875 Maryland $46,617 Minnesota $46,264 Colorado $46,129 Illinois $46,083 Oregon $45,912 Delaware $45,785

New Hampshire $45,705 Virginia $45,527 Pennsylvania $45,007 Nevada $44,745 North Dakota $44,659 Michigan $44,524 Wisconsin $44,474 Vermont $44,374

Texas $44,099 Maine $44,081 Arizona $44,053 Ohio $44,022 Georgia $43,606 Indiana $43,398 Wyoming $43,357 Utah $43,294

Iowa $43,267 Kansas $43,050 Louisiana $42,986 North Carolina $42,964 Missouri $42,955 Florida $42,778 Montana $42,684 Nebraska $42,593

Kentucky $42,543 South Carolina $42,363 Tennessee $42,249 Idaho $42,204 New Mexico $41,874 Oklahoma $41,802 Alabama $41,535 South Dakota $41,088

Arkansas $40,843 West Virginia $40,712 Mississippi $40,319

Top Paying Cities for Construction Labourer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamant: $45,421
Barre: $45,489
Cabot: $45,389

Adamant, VT $45,421

Barre, VT $45,489

Cabot, VT $45,389

Calais, VT $45,429

East Barre, VT $45,420

East Calais, VT $45,421

East Montpelier, VT $45,451

Eden, VT $45,391

Eden Mills, VT $45,350

Graniteville, VT $45,487

Hyde Park, VT $45,458

Johnson, VT $45,516

Lake Elmore, VT $45,407

Marshfield, VT $45,397

Moretown, VT $45,519

Morrisville, VT $45,513

Moscow, VT $45,536

Northfield, VT $45,463

Northfield Falls, VT $45,676

North Hyde Park, VT $45,455

North Montpelier, VT $45,409

Plainfield, VT $45,403

Roxbury, VT $45,326

South Barre, VT $45,542

Waterbury, VT $45,532

Stowe, VT $45,538

Waitsfield, VT $45,513

Warren, VT $45,428

Washington, VT $45,339

Waterbury Center, VT $45,530

Websterville, VT $45,479

Williamstown, VT $45,426

Wolcott, VT $45,402

Woodbury, VT $45,357

Worcester, VT $45,402

Rutland, VT $45,401

Belmont, VT $45,261

Benson, VT $45,260

Bomoseen, VT $45,332

Brandon, VT $45,365

Bridport, VT $45,370

Castleton, VT $45,340

Center Rutland, VT $45,371

Chittenden, VT $45,267

Cuttingsville, VT $45,251

Danby, VT $45,328

East Middlebury, VT $45,395

East Poultney, VT $45,333

East Wallingford, VT $45,284

Fair Haven, VT $45,300

Florence, VT $45,284

Forest Dale, VT $45,367

Gaysville, VT $45,079

Granville, VT $45,292

Hancock, VT $45,284

Hydeville, VT $45,337

Killington, VT $45,280

Middlebury, VT $45,465

Middletown Springs, VT $45,309

Mount Holly, VT $45,267

North Clarendon, VT $45,333

Orwell, VT $45,328

Pawlet, VT $45,345

Pittsfield, VT $45,306

Pittsford, VT $45,349

Poultney, VT $45,341

Proctor, VT $45,391

Ripton, VT $45,338

Rochester, VT $45,315

Rupert, VT $45,310

Salisbury, VT $45,383

Shoreham, VT $45,344

Stockbridge, VT $45,264

Wallingford, VT $45,288

Wells, VT $45,346

West Pawlet, VT $45,362

West Rupert, VT $45,351

West Rutland, VT $45,323

Whiting, VT $45,346

Saint Johnsbury, VT $45,395

Albany, VT $45,369

Barnet, VT $45,346

Barton, VT $45,364

Beebe Plain, VT $45,377

Concord, VT $45,303

Coventry, VT $45,430

Craftsbury, VT $45,382

Craftsbury Common, VT $45,384

Danville, VT $45,356

Derby, VT $45,377

Derby Line, VT $45,343

East Burke, VT $45,342

East Charleston, VT $45,346

East Hardwick, VT $45,371

East Haven, VT $45,243

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $45,394

Glover, VT $45,350

Granby, VT $45,187

Greensboro, VT $45,335

Greensboro Bend, VT $45,364

Hardwick, VT $45,414

Irasburg, VT $45,352

Island Pond, VT $45,278

Lowell, VT $45,337

Lower Waterford, VT $45,389

Lyndon, VT $45,381

Lyndon Center, VT $45,432

Lyndonville, VT $45,383

Morgan, VT $45,301

Newport, VT $45,404

Newport Center, VT $45,346

North Concord, VT $45,228

North Troy, VT $45,353

Orleans, VT $45,336

Passumpsic, VT $45,398

Peacham, VT $45,306

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $45,399

Sheffield, VT $45,318

Sutton, VT $45,315

Troy, VT $45,357

West Burke, VT $45,345

West Charleston, VT $45,324

West Danville, VT $45,359

Westfield, VT $45,323

West Glover, VT $45,354

Averill, VT $45,090

Beecher Falls, VT $45,383

Canaan, VT $45,270

Gilman, VT $45,469

Guildhall, VT $45,210

Lunenburg, VT $45,308

Norton, VT $45,181

North Bennington, VT $45,685

North Pownal, VT $45,777

Pownal, VT $45,803

White River Junction, VT $45,389

Ascutney, VT $45,410

Barnard, VT $45,286

Bethel, VT $45,314

Bradford, VT $45,361

Bridgewater, VT $45,332

Bridgewater Corners, VT $45,242

Brookfield, VT $45,358

Brownsville, VT $45,333

Chelsea, VT $45,332

Corinth, VT $45,320

East Corinth, VT $45,339

East Randolph, VT $45,347

East Ryegate, VT $45,308

East Thetford, VT $45,364

Fairlee, VT $45,315

Groton, VT $45,327

Hartford, VT $45,507

Hartland, VT $45,348

Hartland Four Corners, VT $45,346

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $45,463

Newbury, VT $45,322

North Hartland, VT $45,380

North Pomfret, VT $45,302

North Thetford, VT $45,363

Norwich, VT $45,354

Plymouth, VT $45,210

Post Mills, VT $45,353

Quechee, VT $45,400

Randolph, VT $45,392

Randolph Center, VT $45,369

Reading, VT $45,247

Sharon, VT $45,313

South Pomfret, VT $45,270

South Royalton, VT $45,326

South Ryegate, VT $45,335

South Strafford, VT $45,324

South Woodstock, VT $45,259

Strafford, VT $45,284

Taftsville, VT $45,404

Thetford, VT $45,364

Thetford Center, VT $45,317

Topsham, VT $45,303

Tunbridge, VT $45,312

Vershire, VT $45,290

Wells River, VT $45,338

West Fairlee, VT $45,421

West Hartford, VT $45,303

West Newbury, VT $45,321

West Topsham, VT $45,339

Wilder, VT $45,509

Windsor, VT $45,366

Woodstock, VT $45,311

Bellows Falls, VT $45,476

Cambridgeport, VT $45,424

Cavendish, VT $45,273

Chester, VT $45,318

Chester Depot, VT $45,302

Grafton, VT $45,284

Londonderry, VT $45,365

Ludlow, VT $45,297

North Springfield, VT $45,455

Perkinsville, VT $45,332

Peru, VT $45,318

Proctorsville, VT $45,281

Saxtons River, VT $45,467

South Londonderry, VT $45,393

Springfield, VT $45,433

Westminster, VT $45,476

Westminster Station, VT $45,479

Weston, VT $45,271

Shaftsbury, VT $45,631

Brattleboro, VT $45,569

Bondville, VT $45,380

East Dover, VT $45,473

Jacksonville, VT $45,587

Jamaica, VT $45,381

Marlboro, VT $45,794

Newfane, VT $45,443

Putney, VT $45,433

Readsboro, VT $45,800

South Newfane, VT $45,459

Stamford, VT $45,767

Townshend, VT $45,402

Vernon, VT $45,708

Wardsboro, VT $45,435

West Dover, VT $45,509

West Dummerston, VT $45,454

West Halifax, VT $45,524

West Townshend, VT $45,341

West Wardsboro, VT $45,341

Whitingham, VT $45,571

Williamsville, VT $45,454

Wilmington, VT $45,543

Burlington, VT $45,667

South Burlington, VT $45,665

Winooski, VT $45,667

Colchester, VT $45,667

Alburgh, VT $45,440

Bakersfield, VT $45,507

Belvidere Center, VT $45,342

Bristol, VT $45,516

Cambridge, VT $45,571

Charlotte, VT $45,605

East Berkshire, VT $45,463

East Fairfield, VT $45,531

Enosburg Falls, VT $45,405

Essex, VT $45,633

Essex Junction, VT $45,636

Fairfax, VT $45,574

Fairfield, VT $45,530

Ferrisburgh, VT $45,555

Franklin, VT $45,408

Grand Isle, VT $45,578

Highgate Center, VT $45,446

Highgate Springs, VT $45,469

Hinesburg, VT $45,605

Huntington, VT $45,570

Isle La Motte, VT $45,496

Jeffersonville, VT $45,540

Jericho, VT $45,595

Jonesville, VT $45,604

Milton, VT $45,616

Monkton, VT $45,568

Montgomery, VT $45,405

Montgomery Center, VT $45,350

New Haven, VT $45,511

North Ferrisburgh, VT $45,575

North Hero, VT $45,530

Richford, VT $45,398

Richmond, VT $45,600

Saint Albans, VT $45,550

Saint Albans Bay, VT $45,544

Shelburne, VT $45,647

Sheldon, VT $45,496

Sheldon Springs, VT $45,608

South Hero, VT $45,620

Starksboro, VT $45,543

Swanton, VT $45,488

Underhill, VT $45,584

Underhill Center, VT $45,586

Vergennes, VT $45,497

Waterville, VT $45,512

Westford, VT $45,607

Williston, VT $45,641

Montpelier, VT $45,482

Bennington, VT $45,719

Arlington, VT $45,558

Dorset, VT $45,380

East Arlington, VT $45,363

East Dorset, VT $45,381

Manchester, VT $45,504

Manchester Center, VT $45,474

Construction Labourer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Construction Labourer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Construction Labourer positions in Healthcare or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Construction Labourer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Construction Labourer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$62,124	$30.0	40%
Aerospace & Defense	$59,905	$29.0	35%
Biotechnology	$57,687	$28.0	30%
Financial Services	$55,468	$27.0	25%
Insurance	$53,249	$26.0	20%

Construction Labourer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Labourer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$41,031

Average $44,374/year

$50,121

$3,419

Average $3,698/month

$4,177

$789

Average $853/week

$964

$20

Average $21/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,121	$4,177	$964	$24
Average	$44,374	$3,698	$853	$21
25th Percentile	$41,031	$3,419	$789	$20

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