Construction Laborers Salary in Vermont
The median for construction laborers in Vermont is $48,580 a year, somewhat above the national $47,120 (+3%); the state ranks 24th of 51 states by median. That is 14% less than the median across all occupations in Vermont ($56,390). Every neighbouring state pays more: Massachusetts, New York and New Hampshire range from $49,980 in New Hampshire to $63,390 in Massachusetts. Vermont employs 1,430 construction laborers, 4.69 per 1,000 jobs, the 51st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.67 means it is less common in Vermont than nationally.
Vermont vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Vermont | Hourly | $18.81 | $22.49 | $23.36 | $27.94 | $29.67 | $24.52 | 1,430 | 4.69 | 0.67 |
| Annual | $39,130 | $46,780 | $48,580 | $58,110 | $61,710 | $51,000 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.87 | $18.57 | $22.66 | $28.72 | $37.54 | $25.02 | 1,096,780 | – | – |
| Annual | $35,090 | $38,620 | $47,120 | $59,740 | $78,090 | $52,030 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 24th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 51st of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.67
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.69
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Vermont's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Vermont
1 metropolitan area and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Vermont publish a row for construction laborers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $24.01 | $49,940 | $41,890 | $65,790 | 460 | 3.86 | 0.55 |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $23.36 | $48,580 | $39,130 | $61,400 | 410 | 4.84 | 0.69 |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $23.04 | $47,920 | $37,290 | $59,680 | 510 | 5.67 | 0.80 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $23.36 | $48,580 | 1,430 | 0.67 |
| Massachusetts | $30.48 | $63,390 | 16,210 | 0.63 |
| New Hampshire | $24.03 | $49,980 | 4,330 | 0.90 |
| New York | $26.89 | $55,930 | 52,090 | 0.76 |
See the national page for Construction Laborers (every state ranked) and the Vermont wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Vermont estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.