Construction Laborers Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • North Carolina
Construction Laborers in North Carolina earn a median salary of $40,700 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.9% vs the national median of $46,730. An estimated 38,090 construction laborers are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $36,780 to $44,860 depending on location.
$40,700
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$44,860
Highest paying metro
$36,780
Lowest paying metro
38,090
Employed in North Carolina
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Construction Laborers salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | $44,860 | $39,020 | $54,120 | 1,360 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $44,240 | $36,860 | $49,430 | 11,790 |
| Raleigh, NC | $44,080 | $37,590 | $48,860 | 6,830 |
| Winston, NC | $43,680 | $37,470 | $47,320 | 2,030 |
| Wilmington, NC | $43,550 | $36,510 | $49,630 | 1,880 |
| Greenville, NC | $43,040 | $35,260 | $49,160 | 630 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $41,760 | $34,470 | $50,380 | 280 |
| Asheville, NC | $40,750 | $35,580 | $47,840 | 1,340 |
| Western North Carolina | $40,600 | $36,450 | $50,470 | 2,670 |
| Hickory, NC | $39,970 | $35,830 | $48,490 | 650 |
| Burlington, NC | $39,720 | $35,110 | $47,800 | 380 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $38,810 | $34,820 | $48,680 | 460 |
| Greensboro, NC | $38,780 | $34,920 | $47,630 | 2,640 |
| Central North Carolina | $38,660 | $36,100 | $46,490 | 1,590 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $38,330 | $35,310 | $45,700 | 300 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $38,050 | $35,130 | $45,950 | 2,080 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $36,940 | $34,530 | $44,290 | 380 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $36,780 | $34,250 | $45,880 | 800 |