Construction Laborers Salary in Eastern North Carolina

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

Median annual salary $38,050 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.29
10th percentile $29,010
90th percentile $63,650
Employed locally 2,080
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,010
    25th
    $35,130
    50th (median)
    $38,050
    75th
    $45,950
    90th
    $63,650

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,430
    Electricians $50,870
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $45,560
    Carpenters $44,810
    Highway Maintenance Workers $47,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Eastern North Carolina is $18.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Eastern North Carolina is 18.6% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,010 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,130.