Construction Laborers Salary in Upper East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,750 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.67
10th percentile $28,440
90th percentile $49,780
Employed locally 1,200
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,440
    25th
    $31,650
    50th (median)
    $36,750
    75th
    $43,750
    90th
    $49,780

    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 Upper East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$59,100
    Highway Maintenance Workers$36,220
    Electricians$48,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$45,980
    Carpenters$41,800
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$49,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Upper East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Upper East Mississippi is $17.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.33 or more per hour.

    Is Upper East Mississippi above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Upper East Mississippi is 21.4% 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 Upper East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $28,440 per year in Upper East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,650.