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.

North Carolina
$54,940
U.S. average
$65,360

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 areaMedianMeanEmployment
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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do construction and extraction occupations make in North Carolina?

The median construction and extraction occupations salary in North Carolina is $49,390 per year (mean $54,940), and about 80% earn between $36,590 and $78,910.

How much do construction and extraction occupations make per hour in North Carolina?

Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $54,940 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is North Carolina a high-paying state for construction and extraction occupations?

North Carolina ranks #47 of 51 states for construction and extraction occupations pay. Its mean salary of $54,940 is about 15.9% below the U.S. average of $65,360.

Which metro areas in North Carolina pay construction and extraction occupations the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in North Carolina for construction and extraction occupations are Durham-Chapel Hill, NC ($52,640), Raleigh-Cary, NC ($51,210), Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($51,140), by median annual wage.

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