Construction Laborers Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,600 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.52
10th percentile $31,370
90th percentile $57,020
Employed locally 2,670
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,370
    25th
    $36,450
    50th (median)
    $40,600
    75th
    $50,470
    90th
    $57,020

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,920
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,970
    Carpenters $40,760
    Electricians $50,180
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,290
    Highway Maintenance Workers $43,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Western North Carolina is $19.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.66 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Western North Carolina is 13.1% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $31,370 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,450.