Construction Laborers Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $47,480 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.83
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $74,690
Employed locally 1,110
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $39,700
    50th (median)
    $47,480
    75th
    $62,450
    90th
    $74,690

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 77% Median Construction Laborers salary is 23% 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 Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$53,590
    Electricians$57,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,070
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$52,000
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$48,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Springfield, MO is $22.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.95 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Springfield, MO is 1.6% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,700.