Construction Laborers pay in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median pay for construction laborers is $18.13 an hour ($37,710 a year). About 8,800 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($47,120). Mississippi ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction laborers in Mississippi
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.12 | $29,370 |
| 25% of workers | $16.25 | $33,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.13 | $37,710 |
| 75% of workers | $22.01 | $45,790 |
| 90% of workers | $25.31 | $52,640 |
Construction Laborers pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $38,880 | 1,090 |
| Jackson | $37,850 | 2,020 |
| Hattiesburg | $35,700 | 420 |
Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for construction laborers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 120,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Mississippi
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $47,410 |
| Carpenters | $48,650 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $43,980 |
| Electricians | $60,860 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $55,480 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $44,800 |
| Glaziers | $36,750 |
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