Construction Laborers Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $36,780 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.68
10th percentile $29,890
90th percentile $60,130
Employed locally 800
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,890
    25th
    $34,250
    50th (median)
    $36,780
    75th
    $45,880
    90th
    $60,130

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 62% Median Construction Laborers salary is 38% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,920
    Anchorage, AK $59,840
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,070
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $49,300

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $54,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,730
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,440
    Carpenters $46,880
    Construction and Building Inspectors $56,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Fayetteville, NC is $17.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.72 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Fayetteville, NC is 21.3% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,890 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,250.