SOC 47-2061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Construction Laborers — Elmira
Elmira, NY · 10 metro areas compared
At $49,600, median pay for Construction Laborers in Elmira, NY tracks the national median of $47,120 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $49,600, median pay for Construction Laborers in Elmira, NY tracks the national median of $47,120 closely. Pay ranges from under $36,470 at the tenth percentile to more than $75,210 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,760 to $57,310.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.55 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, New York records the highest median at $61,270. Of the 176 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 96th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,470 | −22.6% |
| 25th | $38,760 | −17.7% |
| Median (50th) | $49,600 | +5.3% |
| 75th | $57,310 | +21.6% |
| 90th | $75,210 | +59.6% |
| Mean | $51,920 | +10.2% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $61,270 | 50,870 | |
| 2 | Kiryas Joel | $53,940 | 1,640 | |
| 3 | Albany | $52,940 | 2,700 | |
| 4 | Binghamton | $50,740 | 650 | |
| 5 | Buffalo | $50,620 | 2,790 | |
| 6 | Utica | $49,710 | 550 | |
| 7 | Kingston | $49,520 | 430 | |
| 8 | Rochester | $49,290 | 2,550 | |
| 9 | Syracuse | $49,180 | 1,660 | |
| 10 | Glens Falls | $49,080 | 370 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Elmira run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $49,600 buys what $45,968 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,968US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,600 a year, 5.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,470 to $75,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $61,270.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Construction Laborers in Elmira, NY?
The median annual wage is $49,600, or $23.84 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,120, so pay in Elmira, NY is 5.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Elmira, NY earns more than $75,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,470 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in New York, at $61,270 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Elmira, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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