Construction Laborers Salary in Central North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,660 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.59
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $57,520
Employed locally 1,590
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $36,100
    50th (median)
    $38,660
    75th
    $46,490
    90th
    $57,520

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Related occupations in Central North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$64,940
    Electricians$50,350
    Carpenters$41,600
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$46,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$47,010
    Highway Maintenance Workers$43,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Central North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Central North Carolina is $18.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.22 or more per hour.

    Is Central North Carolina above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Central North Carolina is 17.3% below the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Laborers in Central North Carolina?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,100.