Construction Laborers Salary in Pinehurst, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC

Median annual salary $41,760 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.08
10th percentile $34,450
90th percentile $63,180
Employed locally 280
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,450
    25th
    $34,470
    50th (median)
    $41,760
    75th
    $50,380
    90th
    $63,180

    Pinehurst economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,837 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 50% Median Construction Laborers salary is 50% 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 Pinehurst, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$71,660
    Electricians$51,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$46,830
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,610
    Carpenters$46,620
    Helpers--Electricians$41,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Pinehurst?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Pinehurst, NC is $20.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.92 or more per hour.

    Is Pinehurst above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Pinehurst, NC is 10.6% 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 Pinehurst?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $34,450 per year in Pinehurst, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,470.