Construction Laborers Salary in Southern South Carolina

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

Median annual salary $38,150 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.34
10th percentile $30,720
90th percentile $59,520
Employed locally 390
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,720
    25th
    $34,000
    50th (median)
    $38,150
    75th
    $47,060
    90th
    $59,520

    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 Southern South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,730
    Electricians $60,330
    Carpenters $45,180
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,140
    Construction and Building Inspectors $47,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Southern South Carolina is $18.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Southern South Carolina is 18.4% 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 Southern South Carolina?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $30,720 per year in Southern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,000.