Construction Laborers Salary in Kansas City, MO-KS

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

Median annual salary $49,830 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.96
10th percentile $36,230
90th percentile $79,440
Employed locally 6,440
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,230
    25th
    $43,270
    50th (median)
    $49,830
    75th
    $69,940
    90th
    $79,440

    Kansas City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,927 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
    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 Kansas City, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,580
    Electricians $74,560
    Carpenters $61,040
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,420
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $72,600
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $58,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Kansas City?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Kansas City, MO-KS is $23.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.54 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas City above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Kansas City, MO-KS is 6.6% 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 Kansas City?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,230 per year in Kansas City, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,270.