Careers · Construction Laborers · New Jersey
Construction Laborers in New Jersey
Construction laborers perform physical work on building sites, operating hand and power tools like cement mixers, air hammers, and surveying equipment. They prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces, and handle a variety of manual tasks that support construction projects In New Jersey the median pay is $64,060 a year, 36% above the national median of $47,120.
$64,060median pay in New Jersey, per year
$46,710–$94,510middle half earn
23,590employed in New Jersey
$47,120U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New Jersey
10open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in New Jersey or remote
4employers hiring
3posted in the last 7 days
TX · NM · UTwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
SpeakingActive ListeningCoordinationOperation and ControlOperations MonitoringReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingComplex Problem Solving
Knowledge areas
Building and ConstructionPublic Safety and SecurityMechanicalCustomer and Personal Service
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Construction Laborers.
Licenses and training in New Jersey
Construction Laborers pay in other states
Hawaii · $77,110Massachusetts · $63,390Illinois · $60,690California · $60,270Minnesota · $60,260Connecticut · $58,290Alaska · $58,060Washington · $57,720Rhode Island · $57,240Missouri · $56,730
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against construction laborers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against construction laborers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 47-2061.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.