Construction Laborers Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $43,680 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.00
10th percentile $32,910
90th percentile $62,400
Employed locally 2,030
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,910
    25th
    $37,470
    50th (median)
    $43,680
    75th
    $47,320
    90th
    $62,400

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 68% Median Construction Laborers salary is 32% 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 Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,160
    Electricians $51,410
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,870
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,310
    Carpenters $48,190
    Helpers--Electricians $36,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Winston?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Winston, NC is $21.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.19 or more per hour.

    Is Winston above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Winston, NC is 6.5% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $32,910 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,470.