How much does a construction laborer make in St. Louis?
$64,500a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $31.01 an hour or $5,375 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.01
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 8,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,100Median: $64,500Highest 10%: $96,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,100 | $19.28 | |
| 25th | $47,840 | $23.00 | |
| Median | $64,500 | $31.01 | |
| 75th | $81,580 | $39.22 | |
| 90th | $96,280 | $46.29 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| Jefferson City, MO | $58,220 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $58,140 |
| Columbia, MO | $56,810 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $51,760 |
| Kansas City, MO | $50,500 |
| Joplin, MO | $49,880 |
| Springfield, MO | $47,830 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $96,620 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $82,270 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $81,640 |
| Taper | $81,400 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $80,240 |
| Insulation Worker | $79,240 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $77,490 |
| Electrician | $77,170 |
| Plumber | $77,000 |
| Paving | $76,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $31.01 ($64,500 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $64,500 against $47,120 nationally, 37% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $56,730, so St. Louis pays 14% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for construction laborer pay?
7 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,280 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.