Construction Laborers Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $37,130 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.85
10th percentile $29,170
90th percentile $50,170
Employed locally 1,110
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,170
    25th
    $33,020
    50th (median)
    $37,130
    75th
    $44,680
    90th
    $50,170

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 61% Median Construction Laborers salary is 39% 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
    Williamsport, PA $47,660
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $43,460
    Jackson, MS $37,520
    Hattiesburg, MS $35,750

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $60,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,800
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,300
    Sheet Metal Workers $62,650
    Carpenters $47,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Gulfport, MS is $17.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.08 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Gulfport, MS is 20.5% below 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,170 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,020.