Construction Laborers Salary in Northeastern South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,450 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.04
10th percentile $27,360
90th percentile $55,920
Employed locally 540
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,360
    25th
    $27,360
    50th (median)
    $35,450
    75th
    $43,310
    90th
    $55,920

    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

    Related occupations in Northeastern South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $40,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,740
    Electricians $58,020
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,050
    Carpenters $43,330
    Highway Maintenance Workers $40,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Northeastern South Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Northeastern South Carolina is $17.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.13 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern South Carolina above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Northeastern South Carolina is 24.1% 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 Northeastern South Carolina?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $27,360 per year in Northeastern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,360.