Construction Laborers Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,170 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.68
10th percentile $32,610
90th percentile $74,930
Employed locally 890
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,610
    25th
    $36,680
    50th (median)
    $47,170
    75th
    $62,100
    90th
    $74,930

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,280
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,610
    Carpenters $47,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,770
    Electricians $60,370
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators $58,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Southeast Missouri is $22.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.08 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Southeast Missouri is 0.9% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $32,610 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,680.