Construction Laborers Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $38,780 -17% vs national
Median hourly $18.64
10th percentile $29,650
90th percentile $58,430
Employed locally 2,640
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,650
    25th
    $34,920
    50th (median)
    $38,780
    75th
    $47,630
    90th
    $58,430

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 61% Median Construction Laborers salary is 39% 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 Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,230
    Electricians $56,550
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,050
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,700
    Carpenters $46,090
    Construction and Building Inspectors $61,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Greensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Greensboro, NC is $18.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.84 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Greensboro, NC is 17% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,650 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,920.