Construction Laborers Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $45,100 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.68
10th percentile $31,970
90th percentile $66,770
Employed locally 880
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,970
    25th
    $36,470
    50th (median)
    $45,100
    75th
    $49,870
    90th
    $66,770

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 56% Median Construction Laborers salary is 44% 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
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $52,620
    Wisconsin $51,980
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,850
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $50,560
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,300

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,260
    Carpenters $47,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,760
    Electricians $47,950
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Hilton Head Island, SC is $21.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.98 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 3.5% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $31,970 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,470.