Construction Laborers Salary in Columbia, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, MO

Median annual salary $59,180 +26.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.45
10th percentile $38,280
90th percentile $81,740
Employed locally 500
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,280
    25th
    $43,530
    50th (median)
    $59,180
    75th
    $74,560
    90th
    $81,740

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,463 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 85% Median Construction Laborers salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    St. Louis, MO-IL $63,600
    Modesto, CA $58,390
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $57,320
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,030
    Cape Girardeau, MO-IL $55,430

    Related occupations in Columbia, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $53,890
    Electricians $58,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,010
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,630
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,520
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $55,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Columbia?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Columbia, MO is $28.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.64 or more per hour.

    Is Columbia above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Columbia, MO is 26.6% above the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Laborers in Columbia?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $38,280 per year in Columbia, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,530.