Construction Laborers Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $39,970 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.22
10th percentile $29,360
90th percentile $61,630
Employed locally 650
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,360
    25th
    $35,830
    50th (median)
    $39,970
    75th
    $48,490
    90th
    $61,630

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 66% Median Construction Laborers salary is 34% 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 Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $52,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,150
    Carpenters $41,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,470
    Helpers--Electricians $38,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Hickory, NC is $19.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.41 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Hickory, NC is 14.5% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $29,360 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,830.