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  • Construction Laborers
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  • Architecture and Construction
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 34,214
    $26,572 range bar $46,899
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Fast 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 57

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    These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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