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How much does a construction laborer make in Joplin?

$49,880a year

Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Joplin, MO-KS metro area. That is $23.98 an hour or $4,157 a month.

Hourly
$23.98
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
127 of 392
Jobs in the area
510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,130Median: $49,880Highest 10%: $73,050
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,130$17.37
25th$39,560$19.02
Median$49,880$23.98
75th$62,140$29.88
90th$73,050$35.12

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for construction laborers.

St. Louis, MO$64,500
Jefferson City, MO$58,220
Cape Girardeau, MO$58,140
Columbia, MO$56,810
St. Joseph, MO$51,760
Kansas City, MO$50,500
Springfield, MO$47,830
Construction Laborer salary in Missouri Construction Laborer salary in all states

Related jobs in Joplin

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$78,110
Electrician$67,720
Plumber$64,370
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$62,600
Construction and Building Inspector$59,820
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$56,370
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$53,210
Carpenter$48,540
Highway Maintenance Worker$47,760
Painter$45,550
Salaries for every job in Joplin, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Joplin?

The median hourly pay in the Joplin, MO-KS metro area is $23.98 ($49,880 a year).

Do construction laborers make more in Joplin than the national average?

Yes: $49,880 against $47,120 nationally, 6% more.

How does Joplin compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $56,730, so Joplin pays 12% less.

Where does Joplin rank for construction laborer pay?

127 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Joplin?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,050 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.