Construction Laborer Salary in North Carolina
Based on 36K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$44,720
$21.5/hr
vs National Average
$49,295
-9.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$32K – $60K
36K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Construction Laborer in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,850 |
| 25th percentile | $37,380 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $44,720 |
| 75th percentile | $49,070 |
| 90th percentile | $59,970 |
Historical Salary Trend — Construction Laborer in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $36,310 |
| 2023 | $38,550 |
| 2024 | $42,250 |
| 2025 | $44,720 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $36,310 | $43,155 |
| 2023 | $38,550 | $45,779 |
| 2024 | $42,250 | $48,020 |
| 2025 | $44,720 | $49,295 |