Construction Laborers Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $40,280 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.37
10th percentile $33,170
90th percentile $62,540
Employed locally 1,120
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,170
    25th
    $36,060
    50th (median)
    $40,280
    75th
    $49,740
    90th
    $62,540

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 65% Median Construction Laborers salary is 35% 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 Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,690
    Electricians $63,010
    Carpenters $48,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,700
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $49,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Spartanburg?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Spartanburg, SC is $19.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.16 or more per hour.

    Is Spartanburg above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Spartanburg, SC is 13.8% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $33,170 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,060.