Construction Laborer Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median construction laborer in the Charlotte area earns $45,850 a year ($22.04 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($47,120) and 3% above the North Carolina median ($44,720). Half of the 10,840 construction laborers there earn between $38,190 and $49,760.
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,730 | $31,850 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $38,190 | $37,380 | $38,620 |
| Median | $45,850 | $44,720 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $49,760 | $49,070 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $61,990 | $59,970 | $78,090 |
| Average | $46,150 | $45,250 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 10,840 | 35,620 | 1,096,780 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 35th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for construction laborer pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($72,610).
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Check my payConstruction laborer pay in other cities
- Raleigh, NC: $45,650
- San Francisco, CA: $72,610
- San Jose, CA: $68,470
- St. Louis, MO: $64,500
- Boston, MA: $63,420
- Minneapolis, MN: $61,970
- New York, NY: $61,270
- Chicago, IL: $60,890
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- Electrician: $59,080
- Carpenter: $50,960
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.