Construction Laborers Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $46,010 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.12
10th percentile $34,190
90th percentile $72,660
Employed locally 500
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,190
    25th
    $37,690
    50th (median)
    $46,010
    75th
    $57,130
    90th
    $72,660

    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 Southwest Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,870
    Highway Maintenance Workers $42,850
    Carpenters $46,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,260
    Electricians $51,230
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Southwest Missouri is $22.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Southwest Missouri is 1.5% 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $34,190 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,690.