Construction Laborers pay range in Wilmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $66,700 or more. The middle half of construction laborers in Wilmington earn between $37,480 and $56,040.
- $34K10th
- $37K25th
- $46KMedian
- $56K75th
- $67K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,130 | $4,011 | $23.14 |
| Median | $46,090 | $3,841 | $22.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,480 | $3,123 | $18.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,040 | $4,670 | $26.94 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction Laborers pay in Wilmington vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Construction laborers in Wilmington earn 6% more than the North Carolina average ($45,250) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($52,030). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $47,120.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $48,130 | $46,090 | $33,750 | $66,700 | 1,870 |
| North Carolina | $45,250 | $44,720 | $31,850 | $59,970 | 35,620 |
| United States | $52,030 | $47,120 | $35,090 | $78,090 | 1,096,780 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Construction Laborers salary after taxes in Wilmington
On the average salary of $48,130, a single filer in Wilmington takes home about $39,441 a year, or $3,287 a month and $1,517 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wilmington a good place for construction laborers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wilmington area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.4), so the average $48,130 buys what about $49,916 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Wilmington ($45,800). A typical home costs $446,210, or 9.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction Laborers salary in other North Carolina cities
Wilmington ranks 1st of 15 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Wilmington$48,130
- Durham$47,450
- Raleigh$46,490
- Asheville$46,470
- Charlotte$46,150
- Pinehurst$45,580
- Winston-Salem$44,430
- Fayetteville$44,360
- Goldsboro$44,290
- Hickory$44,210
Highest-paying cities for construction laborers
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($78,590).
- Kahului, HI$78,590
- Vineland, NJ$74,200
- San Francisco, CA$73,640
- Trenton, NJ$73,100
- Boston, MA$71,350
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Construction Laborers salary in Wilmington: questions
How much do construction laborers make an hour in Wilmington?
$23.14 an hour on average, and $22.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction laborers salary in Wilmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction laborers take-home pay in Wilmington?
About $39,441 a year ($3,287 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,130.
Do construction laborers earn more in Wilmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($52,030).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2061; area Wilmington, NC (48900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.39, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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