Construction Laborers Salary
Construction Laborers in Albany, OR make a median of $51,470 a year, or about $24.74 an hour. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $72K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 102.1), that's roughly $50,411 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,500/month, about 44.6% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $51K get you in Albany?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Albany’s Regional Price Parity (102.1). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Albany
Construction laborers pay in Albany tracks closely to the national median, $51K locally vs. $47K nationwide, a 9% difference. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,500/month, which is 45.7% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 102.1) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for construction laborers in metros near Albany, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $54K | $51K |
| Salem | $55K | $53K |
| Eugene-Springfield | $48K | $47K |
| Bend | $53K | $51K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Albany, OR
Entry-level construction laborers (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $51K. Top earners bring in $72K or more, a $32K spread from bottom to top.
Construction Laborers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $77K | +64% | 4,580 |
| New Jersey | $64K | +36% | 23,590 |
| Massachusetts | $63K | +35% | 16,210 |
| Illinois | $61K | +29% | 35,940 |
| California | $60K | +28% | 88,240 |
| Minnesota | $60K | +28% | 28,530 |
| Connecticut | $58K | +24% | 7,360 |
| Alaska | $58K | +23% | 3,690 |
| Washington | $58K | +22% | 25,060 |
| Rhode Island | $57K | +21% | 2,110 |
| Missouri | $57K | +20% | 17,050 |
| Wisconsin | $56K | +19% | 20,330 |
| Ohio | $56K | +19% | 31,910 |
| New York | $56K | +19% | 52,090 |
| Oregon | $51K | +8% | 12,620 |
| Indiana | $50K | +6% | 28,600 |
| District of Columbia | $50K | +6% | 2,090 |
| New Hampshire | $50K | +6% | 4,330 |
| Montana | $50K | +6% | 4,590 |
| Michigan | $50K | +5% | 28,490 |
| Pennsylvania | $49K | +5% | 35,920 |
| North Dakota | $49K | +4% | 5,050 |
| Nevada | $49K | +4% | 11,890 |
| Vermont | $49K | +3% | 1,430 |
| Iowa | $48K | +3% | 13,780 |
| Colorado | $48K | +2% | 18,680 |
| Nebraska | $47K | +0% | 8,530 |
| Maryland | $47K | -0% | 20,920 |
| Idaho | $47K | -0% | 10,850 |
| Arizona | $47K | -1% | 37,630 |
| Utah | $47K | -1% | 20,950 |
| Maine | $46K | -1% | 3,960 |
| Wyoming | $46K | -2% | 3,350 |
| South Dakota | $46K | -3% | 1,780 |
| Kentucky | $46K | -3% | 13,280 |
| Delaware | $46K | -3% | 3,240 |
| Tennessee | $45K | -4% | 26,250 |
| Kansas | $45K | -5% | 9,990 |
| North Carolina | $45K | -5% | 35,620 |
| Florida | $44K | -7% | 87,040 |
| Virginia | $44K | -8% | 25,830 |
| South Carolina | $43K | -9% | 19,620 |
| West Virginia | $43K | -9% | 6,620 |
| Texas | $41K | -14% | 123,250 |
| Oklahoma | $39K | -16% | 13,710 |
| Georgia | $39K | -17% | 27,800 |
| New Mexico | $38K | -19% | 12,470 |
| Louisiana | $38K | -19% | 22,100 |
| Mississippi | $38K | -20% | 8,800 |
| Arkansas | $38K | -20% | 10,650 |
| Alabama | $37K | -22% | 18,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a construction laborer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Albany?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $51K, rent takes 45.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,500/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,000/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for construction laborers in Albany?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new construction laborers typically earn — is $40K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,418/month. At HUD’s $1,500/month FMR, rent would take 62% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is construction laborer a high-paying job in Albany?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $51K locally vs. $47K nationally, a 9% difference.
How does Albany compare to the national average for construction laborers?
Albany pays $51K median vs. the U.S. average of $47K — that’s +9%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 102.1), the purchasing-power equivalent is $50K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do construction laborers make in Albany, OR?
The median is $51,470 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $40,300, and experienced construction laborers can clear $72,250. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $51K enough to live in Albany?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,285/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,500/month, which eats 45.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a construction laborers salary go in Albany?
Albany has a Regional Price Parity of 102.1 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median construction laborers salary is worth about $50,411 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do construction laborers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.