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Construction Laborer Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$18.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,972/year ($2,581/month) for a single filer
Construction Laborer pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,790 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $52,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,800 Construction Laborer jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 47-2061, “Construction Laborers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Construction Laborer salary of $37,710 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,972 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $37,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,345 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,885 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,508 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,972 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,581 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Laborer make in Mississippi?
- The median Construction Laborer salary in Mississippi is $37,710 per year ($18.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,790 and $45,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Laborer in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $37,710, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $30,972 per year ($2,581 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
- How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 8,800 Construction Laborer jobs in Mississippi in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Mississippi state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Mississippi.