Occupation Profile | NC Careers.org

Annual Salary (Wages)

Lower End Wage (10th Percentile)

$27,810($13.37/hr)

Middle Wage (50th Percentile)

$36,310($17.46/hr)

Higher End Wage (90th Percentile)

$46,850($22.52/hr)

Ratings

Wage (1/5)
*$----
Job Openings (5/5)
*****$
Job Growth Rate (3/5)
***$--
Experience Level (2/5)
**$---

Common Job Titles

Construction Laborer
Construction Worker
Construction Coordinator
Construction Technician
General Construction Laborer
General Laborer
Laborer
Remodeler
Skilled Laborer
Bituminous Asphalt Technician
Drop Crew Laborer
Equipment Operator (EO)
Form Setter
Post Framer
Scaffolding Operator
Site Work Laborer
Toolman
Circular Saw Operator
Construction Craft Laborer
Jackhammer Operator
Air Breaker Operator
Air Drill Operator
Air Gun Operator
Air Hammer Operator
Air Tool Operator
Asphalt Layer
Asphalt Patcher
Asphalt Paver
Asphalt Raker
Asphalt Smoother
Asphalt Spreader
Asphalt Tamper
Asphalt Worker
Axman
Batch Dumper
Beller
Belter
Beltman
Black Top Raker
Black Topper
Breast Worker
Bridge Builder
Brush Cutter
Bull Float Finisher
Caisson Worker
Cement Breaker
Cement Cutter
Cement Mixer
Chuck Tender
Cinder Crew Worker

Occupation Code

472061 - Construction Laborers

Pathway

Construction

NCDPI Career Pathways

Identify the High School Classes that can help start preparing you for a chosen career.

Find classes

Annual Median Wage
$ 36,310
$27,810 $46,850
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Moderately Growing

Construction Laborers perform many tasks that require physical labor on construction sites.

What do they typically do

Clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards
Load or unload building materials to be used in construction
Build or take apart bracing, scaffolding, and temporary structures
Dig trenches, backfill holes, or compact earth to prepare for construction
Operate or tend equipment and machines used in construction
Follow construction plans and instructions from supervisors or more experienced workers
Assist craftworkers with their duties

Number of Jobs

Average Annual

Job Growth +1.0%

Job Openings 5,058

Job Listings

Select a region/location in North Carolina to begin your search.

View available jobs

View available jobs on Indeed

Education & Training

Education
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Associated Programs or Majors
License
NA
More

Private Training Programs

Heavy Equipment Operations Level 2

QMS Roadway Technician

40640

First Step

Find out where to start your new journey. Get started

Next Step

Find out what's next in line on your career journey. Get started

44595

Change 3955

Construction Laborers perform many tasks that require physical labor on construction sites.
What do they typically do
Clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards
Load or unload building materials to be used in construction
Build or take apart bracing, scaffolding, and temporary structures
Dig trenches, backfill holes, or compact earth to prepare for construction
Operate or tend equipment and machines used in construction
Follow construction plans and instructions from supervisors or more experienced workers
Assist craftworkers with their duties
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.0%
Job Opening 5,058
Job Listings
Select a region/location in North Carolina to begin your search.
View available jobs
Education & Training
Education
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Associated Programs or Majors
License
NA
More
Private Training Programs
Heavy Equipment Operations Level 2
QMS Roadway Technician
More
40640
First Step
Find out where to start your new journey.Get started
Next Step
Find out what's next in line on your career journey.Get started
44595
Change 3955

career Most videos provided by CareerOneStop. CareerOneStop is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration and the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development. Additional videos have been provided by other partners.

Interests

Realistic
Conventional

Work Place

Most construction laborers and helpers do physically demanding work. Some work at great heights or outdoors in all weather conditions. Others may have to work in tunnels. They must use earplugs around loud equipment, wear gloves, safety glasses, and other protective gear. Most laborers and helpers work full time and may sometimes have to stop work because of bad weather. They often work overtime to meet deadlines. Highway and bridge project workers may need to work overnight to avoid disruptions to traffic. In some regions, construction laborers and helpers may work only during certain seasons. Very few helpers are self-employed.

Top Skills & Abilities

Talking to others
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior
Using equipment or systems
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working
Reading work-related information
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Understanding people's reactions

Knowledge/Specialties

Building and Construction
Mechanical
Public Safety and Security

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed.

Training

Anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees - an apprenticeship may be available.

Annual NC Wage Range

What do they typically do

Number of Jobs

Job Listings

Education & Training

First Step

Next Step

What do they typically do

Number of Jobs

Job Listings

Education & Training

First Step

Next Step