Construction Laborers Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Joplin, MO-KS

Median annual salary $48,830 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.48
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $72,720
Employed locally 560
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $38,510
    50th (median)
    $48,830
    75th
    $61,140
    90th
    $72,720

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 81% Median Construction Laborers salary is 19% 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
    Columbia, MO $59,180
    Modesto, CA $58,390
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $57,320
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,030

    Related occupations in Joplin, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $65,220
    Carpenters $53,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,860
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,720
    Highway Maintenance Workers $42,860
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Joplin?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Joplin, MO-KS is $23.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.12 or more per hour.

    Is Joplin above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Joplin, MO-KS is 4.5% 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 Joplin?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,510.