Construction Laborers Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $35,750 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.19
10th percentile $29,390
90th percentile $47,550
Employed locally 410
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,390
    25th
    $30,930
    50th (median)
    $35,750
    75th
    $42,740
    90th
    $47,550

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $37,130

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,250
    Highway Maintenance Workers $36,090
    Electricians $47,330
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $41,190
    Carpenters $45,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Hattiesburg, MS is $17.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.68 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 23.5% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,390 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,930.