What are the main factors that influence a 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 Labourer?

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

How does experience change A Labourer's salary?

A Labourer's salary grows with experience: starting around $42,619 for beginners, reaching about $44,895 at mid-level, and approach $45,531 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Labourer?

Labourer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Labourer roles are District of Columbia $50,016, California $49,827, Massachusetts $49,163. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Labourer roles make?

Salaries for Labourer level roles vary by specialization: General Labourer: $45,568; Construction Labourer: $45,210; Concrete Labourer: $37,965; Skilled Labourer: $37,080; Warehouse Labourer: $34,197.

Labourer Salary in Vermont

How much does a Labourer make in Vermont? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Labourer in Vermont is $44,338 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,281
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,997 to $50,066
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,955

10% $37,955

50% (Median) $44,338

90% $55,281

Labourer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,066	$4,172	$963	$24
Average	$44,338	$3,695	$853	$21
25th Percentile	$40,997	$3,416	$788	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Labourer Salaries

A 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 Labourer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $42,619
Early Career (1-2 years): $43,145
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $44,895
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $45,134
Expert (over 8 years): $45,531

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Labourer	less than 1 year	$42,619
Early Career Level Labourer	1-2 years	$43,145
Mid-Level Level Labourer	2-4 years	$44,895
Senior-Level Level Labourer	5-8 years	$45,134
Expert Level Labourer	over 8 years	$45,531

How Do 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 Labourers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $50,016.
California: $49,827.
Massachusetts: $49,163.

District of Columbia $50,016 California $49,827 Massachusetts $49,163 Washington $48,982 New Jersey $48,964 Alaska $48,901 Connecticut $48,277 New York $48,024

Hawaii $47,216 Rhode Island $46,836 Maryland $46,579 Minnesota $46,226 Colorado $46,091 Illinois $46,046 Oregon $45,874 Delaware $45,747

New Hampshire $45,668 Virginia $45,490 Pennsylvania $44,970 Nevada $44,708 North Dakota $44,623 Michigan $44,487 Wisconsin $44,437 Vermont $44,338

Texas $44,062 Maine $44,044 Arizona $44,017 Ohio $43,986 Georgia $43,570 Indiana $43,362 Wyoming $43,322 Utah $43,258

Iowa $43,231 Kansas $43,014 Louisiana $42,951 North Carolina $42,929 Missouri $42,920 Florida $42,743 Montana $42,648 Nebraska $42,558

Kentucky $42,508 South Carolina $42,328 Tennessee $42,215 Idaho $42,170 New Mexico $41,840 Oklahoma $41,768 Alabama $41,501 South Dakota $41,054

Arkansas $40,810 West Virginia $40,679 Mississippi $40,286

Top Paying Cities for 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: $45,384
Barre: $45,452
Cabot: $45,352

Adamant, VT $45,384

Barre, VT $45,452

Cabot, VT $45,352

Calais, VT $45,392

East Barre, VT $45,383

East Calais, VT $45,384

East Montpelier, VT $45,414

Eden, VT $45,354

Eden Mills, VT $45,313

Graniteville, VT $45,449

Hyde Park, VT $45,421

Johnson, VT $45,478

Lake Elmore, VT $45,370

Marshfield, VT $45,360

Moretown, VT $45,481

Morrisville, VT $45,476

Moscow, VT $45,499

Northfield, VT $45,426

Northfield Falls, VT $45,638

North Hyde Park, VT $45,418

North Montpelier, VT $45,372

Plainfield, VT $45,366

Roxbury, VT $45,289

South Barre, VT $45,505

Waterbury, VT $45,494

Stowe, VT $45,501

Waitsfield, VT $45,475

Warren, VT $45,391

Washington, VT $45,302

Waterbury Center, VT $45,493

Websterville, VT $45,442

Williamstown, VT $45,389

Wolcott, VT $45,364

Woodbury, VT $45,320

Worcester, VT $45,365

Rutland, VT $45,363

Belmont, VT $45,223

Benson, VT $45,223

Bomoseen, VT $45,294

Brandon, VT $45,328

Bridport, VT $45,333

Castleton, VT $45,303

Center Rutland, VT $45,334

Chittenden, VT $45,230

Cuttingsville, VT $45,214

Danby, VT $45,291

East Middlebury, VT $45,358

East Poultney, VT $45,296

East Wallingford, VT $45,247

Fair Haven, VT $45,263

Florence, VT $45,247

Forest Dale, VT $45,330

Gaysville, VT $45,042

Granville, VT $45,255

Hancock, VT $45,247

Hydeville, VT $45,300

Killington, VT $45,242

Middlebury, VT $45,428

Middletown Springs, VT $45,272

Mount Holly, VT $45,230

North Clarendon, VT $45,296

Orwell, VT $45,291

Pawlet, VT $45,307

Pittsfield, VT $45,269

Pittsford, VT $45,312

Poultney, VT $45,303

Proctor, VT $45,353

Ripton, VT $45,301

Rochester, VT $45,278

Rupert, VT $45,273

Salisbury, VT $45,345

Shoreham, VT $45,307

Stockbridge, VT $45,227

Wallingford, VT $45,251

Wells, VT $45,309

West Pawlet, VT $45,325

West Rupert, VT $45,314

West Rutland, VT $45,286

Whiting, VT $45,309

Saint Johnsbury, VT $45,358

Albany, VT $45,331

Barnet, VT $45,309

Barton, VT $45,326

Beebe Plain, VT $45,340

Concord, VT $45,266

Coventry, VT $45,393

Craftsbury, VT $45,344

Craftsbury Common, VT $45,347

Danville, VT $45,319

Derby, VT $45,340

Derby Line, VT $45,306

East Burke, VT $45,305

East Charleston, VT $45,309

East Hardwick, VT $45,334

East Haven, VT $45,206

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $45,357

Glover, VT $45,313

Granby, VT $45,150

Greensboro, VT $45,297

Greensboro Bend, VT $45,326

Hardwick, VT $45,377

Irasburg, VT $45,315

Island Pond, VT $45,241

Lowell, VT $45,300

Lower Waterford, VT $45,352

Lyndon, VT $45,344

Lyndon Center, VT $45,395

Lyndonville, VT $45,345

Morgan, VT $45,264

Newport, VT $45,367

Newport Center, VT $45,309

North Concord, VT $45,191

North Troy, VT $45,316

Orleans, VT $45,298

Passumpsic, VT $45,360

Peacham, VT $45,269

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $45,362

Sheffield, VT $45,281

Sutton, VT $45,278

Troy, VT $45,320

West Burke, VT $45,308

West Charleston, VT $45,287

West Danville, VT $45,322

Westfield, VT $45,286

West Glover, VT $45,317

Averill, VT $45,053

Beecher Falls, VT $45,345

Canaan, VT $45,232

Gilman, VT $45,432

Guildhall, VT $45,173

Lunenburg, VT $45,271

Norton, VT $45,143

North Bennington, VT $45,648

North Pownal, VT $45,740

Pownal, VT $45,765

White River Junction, VT $45,352

Ascutney, VT $45,373

Barnard, VT $45,249

Bethel, VT $45,277

Bradford, VT $45,324

Bridgewater, VT $45,295

Bridgewater Corners, VT $45,205

Brookfield, VT $45,321

Brownsville, VT $45,296

Chelsea, VT $45,295

Corinth, VT $45,283

East Corinth, VT $45,302

East Randolph, VT $45,310

East Ryegate, VT $45,271

East Thetford, VT $45,327

Fairlee, VT $45,278

Groton, VT $45,290

Hartford, VT $45,470

Hartland, VT $45,311

Hartland Four Corners, VT $45,309

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $45,425

Newbury, VT $45,285

North Hartland, VT $45,343

North Pomfret, VT $45,265

North Thetford, VT $45,326

Norwich, VT $45,317

Plymouth, VT $45,173

Post Mills, VT $45,316

Quechee, VT $45,363

Randolph, VT $45,355

Randolph Center, VT $45,332

Reading, VT $45,210

Sharon, VT $45,276

South Pomfret, VT $45,232

South Royalton, VT $45,289

South Ryegate, VT $45,298

South Strafford, VT $45,287

South Woodstock, VT $45,222

Strafford, VT $45,247

Taftsville, VT $45,367

Thetford, VT $45,327

Thetford Center, VT $45,279

Topsham, VT $45,266

Tunbridge, VT $45,274

Vershire, VT $45,253

Wells River, VT $45,301

West Fairlee, VT $45,384

West Hartford, VT $45,266

West Newbury, VT $45,283

West Topsham, VT $45,302

Wilder, VT $45,472

Windsor, VT $45,329

Woodstock, VT $45,274

Bellows Falls, VT $45,439

Cambridgeport, VT $45,387

Cavendish, VT $45,236

Chester, VT $45,281

Chester Depot, VT $45,265

Grafton, VT $45,247

Londonderry, VT $45,328

Ludlow, VT $45,260

North Springfield, VT $45,418

Perkinsville, VT $45,294

Peru, VT $45,281

Proctorsville, VT $45,244

Saxtons River, VT $45,429

South Londonderry, VT $45,356

Springfield, VT $45,396

Westminster, VT $45,438

Westminster Station, VT $45,442

Weston, VT $45,234

Shaftsbury, VT $45,593

Brattleboro, VT $45,531

Bondville, VT $45,343

East Dover, VT $45,435

Jacksonville, VT $45,550

Jamaica, VT $45,344

Marlboro, VT $45,757

Newfane, VT $45,405

Putney, VT $45,396

Readsboro, VT $45,762

South Newfane, VT $45,421

Stamford, VT $45,729

Townshend, VT $45,364

Vernon, VT $45,671

Wardsboro, VT $45,397

West Dover, VT $45,472

West Dummerston, VT $45,417

West Halifax, VT $45,487

West Townshend, VT $45,303

West Wardsboro, VT $45,304

Whitingham, VT $45,533

Williamsville, VT $45,417

Wilmington, VT $45,506

Burlington, VT $45,630

South Burlington, VT $45,627

Winooski, VT $45,630

Colchester, VT $45,630

Alburgh, VT $45,402

Bakersfield, VT $45,470

Belvidere Center, VT $45,305

Bristol, VT $45,479

Cambridge, VT $45,533

Charlotte, VT $45,568

East Berkshire, VT $45,426

East Fairfield, VT $45,494

Enosburg Falls, VT $45,368

Essex, VT $45,595

Essex Junction, VT $45,598

Fairfax, VT $45,536

Fairfield, VT $45,493

Ferrisburgh, VT $45,517

Franklin, VT $45,371

Grand Isle, VT $45,541

Highgate Center, VT $45,409

Highgate Springs, VT $45,432

Hinesburg, VT $45,567

Huntington, VT $45,533

Isle La Motte, VT $45,459

Jeffersonville, VT $45,503

Jericho, VT $45,557

Jonesville, VT $45,567

Milton, VT $45,579

Monkton, VT $45,531

Montgomery, VT $45,368

Montgomery Center, VT $45,313

New Haven, VT $45,474

North Ferrisburgh, VT $45,538

North Hero, VT $45,493

Richford, VT $45,360

Richmond, VT $45,562

Saint Albans, VT $45,513

Saint Albans Bay, VT $45,507

Shelburne, VT $45,610

Sheldon, VT $45,459

Sheldon Springs, VT $45,570

South Hero, VT $45,582

Starksboro, VT $45,506

Swanton, VT $45,451

Underhill, VT $45,547

Underhill Center, VT $45,548

Vergennes, VT $45,460

Waterville, VT $45,475

Westford, VT $45,569

Williston, VT $45,604

Montpelier, VT $45,445

Bennington, VT $45,681

Arlington, VT $45,520

Dorset, VT $45,343

East Arlington, VT $45,326

East Dorset, VT $45,344

Manchester, VT $45,466

Manchester Center, VT $45,437

Labourer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For 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, Labourer positions in Healthcare or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Labourer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Labourer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$62,073	$30.0	40%
Aerospace & Defense	$59,856	$29.0	35%
Biotechnology	$57,639	$28.0	30%
Financial Services	$55,422	$27.0	25%
Insurance	$53,206	$26.0	20%

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

Understanding how a 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.

$40,997

Average $44,338/year

$50,066

$3,416

Average $3,695/month

$4,172

$788

Average $853/week

$963

$20

Average $21/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,066	$4,172	$963	$24
Average	$44,338	$3,695	$853	$21
25th Percentile	$40,997	$3,416	$788	$20

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