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Construction Laborers in Mississippi earned a median of $37,710 a year ($18.13 an hour) in May 2025, 20% below the national median of $47,120; 8,800 were employed there, ranking #50 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $37,710 | $47,120 |
| Mean annual wage | $40,310 | $52,030 |
| Median hourly wage | $18.13 | $22.66 |
| 10th percentile | $29,370 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $33,790 | $38,620 |
| 75th percentile | $45,790 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $52,640 | $78,090 |
| Employment | 8,800 | 1,096,780 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 7.566 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.07 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.