Construction Laborer Salary in Mississippi: $41,500 Average

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Average base salary, Mississippi

$41,500 / year

≈ $3,450 per month · $19.95 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Mississippi · median $39,000

25th percentile
$35,000Average
$41,50075th percentile
$47,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Construction Laborer salary by state

Alabama$39,000

Alaska$61,500

Arizona$49,500

Arkansas$40,500

California$67,000

Colorado$51,500

Connecticut$61,500

Delaware$49,500

District of Columbia$54,000

Florida$46,000

Georgia$43,000

Hawaii$74,000

Idaho$50,500

Illinois$70,000

Indiana$56,000

Iowa$53,500

Kansas$47,000

Kentucky$47,500

Louisiana$43,500

Maine$49,500

Maryland$50,000

Massachusetts$73,500

Michigan$55,000

Minnesota$67,000

Mississippi$41,500

Missouri$63,000

Montana$53,500

Nebraska$50,000

Nevada$56,000

New Hampshire$53,500

New Jersey$73,000

New Mexico$43,000

New York$64,500

North Carolina$47,000

North Dakota$55,000

Ohio$60,500

Oklahoma$45,000

Oregon$57,500

Pennsylvania$56,000

Rhode Island$64,000

South Carolina$47,000

South Dakota$46,000

Tennessee$47,500

Texas$44,500

Utah$50,000

Vermont$53,000

Virginia$45,000

Washington$63,500

West Virginia$47,000

Wisconsin$60,000

Wyoming$47,000

About this role

Construction Laborer is a professional role within the function in the Construction and Extraction job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Construction Laborers do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.

Top skills: Speaking Operation and Control Coordination Active Listening Operations Monitoring Reading Comprehension

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Construction Laborer pay by experience level

Entry level$36,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$40,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$49,000

Mid-career median pay

Senior$62,000

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$81,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+7.3%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

129,400

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Construction Laborer salary by industry

Specialty Trade Contractors

402,140 workers

$53,500

Construction of Buildings

271,860 workers

$54,000

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

255,760 workers

$57,000

Other Specialty Trade Contractors

186,050 workers

$54,000

Residential Building Construction

153,150 workers

$51,000

Utility System Construction

128,900 workers

$55,500

Nonresidential Building Construction

118,700 workers

$58,000

Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors

114,160 workers

$52,500

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

92,300 workers

$61,000

Administrative and Support Services

61,140 workers

$43,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Construction Laborer pays 17% below the average across 63 roles in the Construction and Extraction job family (family average $65,000).

Similar-paying roles in Construction and Extraction

Floor Sanders and Finishers$54,500

Rock Splitters, Quarry$53,500

Helpers–Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$52,500

Highway Maintenance Worker$55,000

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$55,500

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$56,500

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$51,000

Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$57,000

Painters, Construction and Maintenance$57,500

Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$58,500

Careers related to Construction Laborer

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$61,000

Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$62,000

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$62,000

Pipelayer$56,500

Maintenance Workers, Machinery$67,000

Brickmasons and Blockmasons$70,500

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Construction Laborer make?

The average base salary for a Construction Laborer in the United States is $54,000 per year, or about $25.96 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $40,000 and $62,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Construction and Extraction roles?

The Construction and Extraction job family averages $65,000 across 63 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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