Construction Laborers Salary in Massachusetts

Construction laborers in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $71,350 a year) and the least in Pittsfield ($56,280), across the 6 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the construction laborers average at $70,830 and the median at $63,390 for 16,210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $52,030.

Construction Laborers average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$71,350
Worcester$69,030
Springfield$66,780
Barnstable$63,070
Amherst$62,530
Pittsfield$56,280

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$71,350	$63,420	$54,540	$55,777	108
Worcester	$69,030	$61,410	$48,320	$54,261	103
Springfield	$66,780	$62,660	$48,740	$52,791	96
Barnstable	$63,070	$60,040	$48,630	$50,023	98
Amherst	$62,530	$58,150	$46,060	$49,616	100
Pittsfield	$56,280	$52,130	$44,340	$44,907	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Construction Laborers salary in other states

Construction Laborers salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2061.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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