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Construction Laborer pay in New York, NY
A straight answer on construction laborer pay in New York: the typical range, plus how overtime and shift differentials change your paycheck.
Typical U.S. pay
$19.50–$27.50
per hour
Typical U.S. range, estimate. Local pay varies with the market, shift and certifications.
The range
Where the number comes from.
The range is built around an approximate U.S. median of $22/hr for this kind of work, based on public occupational wage data. It is a planning estimate, not a promise or a local survey.
In a large market like New York, pay for construction laborers varies widely by employer and shift. Weekend, late-night and certified work is where rates tend to be higher.
Example week (estimate)
Before taxes. Overtime at 1.5× would make an hour at $19.50 worth about $29.50.
What changes your pay
Local pay varies. Here's why.
Overtime
Hours over 40 in a week are generally paid at 1.5 times your regular rate, and some states also count daily overtime. New York overtime rules apply to shifts in New York.
Shift differentials
Overnight, early-morning, holiday and short-notice shifts sometimes carry a higher rate. The shift offer always shows the rate before you accept.
Certifications & tier
Holding certifications like OSHA-10 opens more shifts, and moving up the crew tiers gets you first pick of the best-paying ones.
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Typical U.S. hourly ranges (estimates).
Typical U.S. pay for construction laborers is about $19.50–$27.50 per hour. That is an estimate based on public wage data, not a local survey. Pay in New York depends on the client, shift, certifications and the local minimum wage, and every shift offer shows the actual rate before you accept.
Yes. State minimum wage, and any higher city or county minimum that covers New York, sets the floor for every shift. Your shift offer always shows the hourly rate before you accept.
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