Construction Laborers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for construction laborers is $21.50 an hour ($44,720 a year). About 35,620 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($47,120). North Carolina ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction laborers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.31 | $31,850 |
| 25% of workers | $17.97 | $37,380 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.50 | $44,720 |
| 75% of workers | $23.59 | $49,070 |
| 90% of workers | $28.83 | $59,970 |
Construction Laborers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $47,520 | 1,340 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $46,560 | 1,120 |
| Wilmington | $46,090 | 1,870 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $45,900 | 240 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $45,850 | 10,840 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $45,650 | 6,360 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $44,550 | 800 |
| Fayetteville | $43,740 | 600 |
| Greenville | $42,420 | 450 |
| Burlington | $42,320 | 400 |
| Winston-Salem | $42,210 | 2,000 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $40,100 | 2,190 |
| Jacksonville | $39,830 | 390 |
| Goldsboro | $39,330 | 490 |
| Rocky Mount | $38,100 | 340 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for construction laborers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 120,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $49,310 |
| Carpenters | $49,100 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $60,580 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $46,780 |
| Pipelayers | $47,220 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $48,740 |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $47,820 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $49,940 |
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