Construction and Extraction Occupations Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #47 of 51 · NC
15.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $54,940 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $49,390
Employment 196,760
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,590P25 $42,680 Median $49,390P75 $61,900P90 $78,910
About 80% of construction and extraction occupationss in North Carolina earn between $36,590 and $78,910. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean construction and extraction occupations salary in North Carolina is $54,940, about 15.9% below the U.S. average ($65,360). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $52,640 | $57,190 | 7,540 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $51,210 | $57,540 | 35,650 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $51,140 | $57,280 | 55,470 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $49,380 | $54,270 | 14,060 |
| Asheville, NC | $49,070 | $53,870 | 7,480 |
| Wilmington, NC | $48,870 | $54,080 | 9,320 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $48,740 | $53,700 | 4,510 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $48,550 | $53,010 | 2,270 |
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