Construction Laborers Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $37,520 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.04
10th percentile $29,760
90th percentile $48,730
Employed locally 1,800
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,760
    25th
    $33,820
    50th (median)
    $37,520
    75th
    $45,630
    90th
    $48,730

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 62% Median Construction Laborers salary is 38% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $37,130
    Hattiesburg, MS $35,750

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$65,400
    Electricians$47,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$46,000
    Highway Maintenance Workers$33,530
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56,660
    Carpenters$46,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Jackson, MS is $18.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.72 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Jackson, MS is 19.7% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,760 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,820.