Construction Laborers Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $48,990 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.56
10th percentile $37,420
90th percentile $59,480
Employed locally 450
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,420
    25th
    $44,050
    50th (median)
    $48,990
    75th
    $55,250
    90th
    $59,480

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 69% Median Construction Laborers salary is 31% 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
    Bozeman, MT $53,430
    Binghamton, NY $52,460
    Great Falls, MT $49,750
    Billings, MT $47,980
    Helena, MT $46,190
    Sumter, SC $37,690

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,890
    Carpenters $57,870
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,800
    Electricians $73,010
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,030
    Sheet Metal Workers $64,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Missoula?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Missoula, MT is $23.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.20 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Missoula, MT is 4.8% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,420 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,050.