Construction Laborers Salary in Sumter, SC

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

Median annual salary $37,690 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.12
10th percentile $30,360
90th percentile $51,290
Employed locally 400
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,360
    25th
    $31,370
    50th (median)
    $37,690
    75th
    $44,540
    90th
    $51,290

    Sumter economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,990 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 67% Median Construction Laborers salary is 33% 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 Sumter, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,330
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,080
    Electricians $60,050
    Carpenters $48,170
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,610
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $37,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Sumter?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Sumter, SC is $18.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.73 or more per hour.

    Is Sumter above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Sumter, SC is 19.3% 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 Sumter?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $30,360 per year in Sumter, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,370.