Construction Laborer Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median construction laborer in the Raleigh area earns $45,650 a year ($21.95 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($47,120) and 2% above the North Carolina median ($44,720). Half of the 6,360 construction laborers there earn between $38,080 and $49,450.
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,880 | $31,850 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $38,080 | $37,380 | $38,620 |
| Median | $45,650 | $44,720 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $49,450 | $49,070 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $59,860 | $59,970 | $78,090 |
| Average | $46,490 | $45,250 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 6,360 | 35,620 | 1,096,780 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 36th 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
- Charlotte, NC: $45,850
- 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: $56,800
- Carpenter: $50,820
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $51,110
- Plumber: $60,540
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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.