What are the main factors that influence a Construction Labourer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Construction Labourer?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Construction Labourer roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A Construction Labourer's salary?

A Construction Labourer's salary grows with experience: starting around $40,718 for beginners, reaching about $42,893 at mid-level, and approach $43,501 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Construction Labourer?

Construction Labourer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Construction Labourer roles are District of Columbia $50,055, California $49,865, Massachusetts $49,201. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Construction Labourer roles make?

Salaries for Construction Labourer level roles vary by specialization: Construction Executive: $255,900; Construction Director: $202,281; Construction Manager: $141,289; Construction Foreman: $103,069; Construction Representative: $67,928.

Construction Labourer Salary in South Carolina

How much does a Construction Labourer make in South Carolina? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Labourer in South Carolina is $42,361 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, a Construction Labourer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,816
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,169 to $47,833
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,263

10% $36,263

50% (Median) $42,361

90% $52,816

Construction Labourer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,833	$3,986	$920	$23
Average	$42,361	$3,530	$815	$20
25th Percentile	$39,169	$3,264	$753	$19

Salary Factors Salary by Experience Related Job Salaries Top Paying Cities Explore Related Jobs

For HR & Compensation Team

What should I pay?

See how Salary.com helps teams price roles more accurately.

Benchmark Construction Labourer with confidence

Get deeper market data to support decisions.

Work Email

Phone No.

Choose a perfect time to talk with a compensation expert.

Book a Demo

Check out Construction Labourer Job Openings in South Carolina

Construction Superintendent

Barringer Construction – GREENVILLE, SC

Construction Superintendent

Barringer Construction – CHARLOTTE, NC

Construction Project Manager

Barringer Construction – GREENVILLE, SC

Construction Senior Project Manager

Barringer Construction – GREENVILLE, SC

Key Factors That Influence Construction Labourer Salaries

A Construction Labourer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Construction Labourer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Labourer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $40,718
Early Career (1-2 years): $41,221
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $42,893
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $43,121
Expert (over 8 years): $43,501

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Construction Labourer	less than 1 year	$40,718
Early Career Level Construction Labourer	1-2 years	$41,221
Mid-Level Level Construction Labourer	2-4 years	$42,893
Senior-Level Level Construction Labourer	5-8 years	$43,121
Expert Level Construction Labourer	over 8 years	$43,501

How Do Construction Labourer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Construction Labourers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $50,055.
California: $49,865.
Massachusetts: $49,201.

District of Columbia $50,055 California $49,865 Massachusetts $49,201 Washington $49,020 New Jersey $49,002 Alaska $48,939 Connecticut $48,315 New York $48,062

Hawaii $47,252 Rhode Island $46,873 Maryland $46,615 Minnesota $46,262 Colorado $46,127 Illinois $46,081 Oregon $45,910 Delaware $45,783

New Hampshire $45,703 Virginia $45,525 Pennsylvania $45,005 Nevada $44,743 North Dakota $44,657 Michigan $44,522 Wisconsin $44,472 Vermont $44,373

Texas $44,097 Maine $44,079 Arizona $44,052 Ohio $44,020 Georgia $43,604 Indiana $43,396 Wyoming $43,355 Utah $43,292

Iowa $43,265 Kansas $43,048 Louisiana $42,985 North Carolina $42,962 Missouri $42,953 Florida $42,777 Montana $42,682 Nebraska $42,591

Kentucky $42,542 South Carolina $42,361 Tennessee $42,248 Idaho $42,203 New Mexico $41,872 Oklahoma $41,800 Alabama $41,533 South Dakota $41,086

Arkansas $40,842 West Virginia $40,711 Mississippi $40,317

Top Paying Cities for Construction Labourer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Spartanburg: $42,207
Boiling Springs: $42,209
Arcadia: $42,207

Spartanburg, SC $42,207

Boiling Springs, SC $42,209

Arcadia, SC $42,207

Buffalo, SC $42,009

Campobello, SC $41,920

Chesnee, SC $42,093

Clifton, SC $42,202

Clinton, SC $41,537

Converse, SC $42,212

Cowpens, SC $42,151

Cross Anchor, SC $41,914

Cross Hill, SC $41,173

Drayton, SC $42,208

Duncan, SC $42,104

Enoree, SC $41,929

Fairforest, SC $42,207

Fingerville, SC $42,051

Gaffney, SC $42,264

Glendale, SC $42,218

Alcolu, SC $39,997

Ballentine, SC $41,718

Bamberg, SC $40,802

Batesburg, SC $41,330

Bethune, SC $40,905

Bishopville, SC $40,462

Blackstock, SC $42,001

Blair, SC $41,711

Blythewood, SC $41,654

Bowman, SC $40,799

Camden, SC $41,151

Cameron, SC $40,718

Carlisle, SC $41,849

Cassatt, SC $40,887

Cayce, SC $41,755

Chapin, SC $41,571

Chappells, SC $41,016

Cope, SC $40,929

Cordova, SC $41,037

Dalzell, SC $40,353

Davis Station, SC $40,343

Denmark, SC $40,898

Eastover, SC $41,231

Elgin, SC $41,548

Elliott, SC $40,317

Elloree, SC $40,739

Eutawville, SC $40,971

Gable, SC $39,999

Gadsden, SC $41,234

Gaston, SC $41,659

Gilbert, SC $41,518

Great Falls, SC $42,283

Greeleyville, SC $40,452

Heath Springs, SC $41,994

Holly Hill, SC $40,909

Hopkins, SC $41,630

Horatio, SC $40,883

Irmo, SC $41,662

Jenkinsville, SC $41,641

Kershaw, SC $41,232

Lamar, SC $40,491

Leesville, SC $41,443

Lexington, SC $41,699

Liberty Hill, SC $41,706

Little Mountain, SC $41,544

Lugoff, SC $41,358

Lydia, SC $40,540

Lynchburg, SC $40,202

Ehrhardt, SC $40,547

Lodge, SC $40,556

Mc Bee, SC $40,947

Manning, SC $40,208

Mayesville, SC $40,021

Monetta, SC $41,287

Neeses, SC $41,225

Newberry, SC $41,272

New Zion, SC $40,140

North, SC $41,315

Norway, SC $40,995

Olanta, SC $40,401

Orangeburg, SC $40,931

Peak, SC $41,613

Pelion, SC $41,492

Pinewood, SC $40,327

New Ellenton, SC $41,637

Allendale, SC $40,865

Barnwell, SC $41,073

Hilda, SC $40,942

Bath, SC $41,836

Blackville, SC $40,950

Bradley, SC $41,094

Clarks Hill, SC $41,689

Clearwater, SC $41,836

Edgefield, SC $41,497

Elko, SC $41,157

Fairfax, SC $40,731

Gloverville, SC $41,806

Graniteville, SC $41,785

Jackson, SC $41,775

Johnston, SC $41,412

Langley, SC $41,825

Mc Cormick, SC $41,192

Martin, SC $40,945

Modoc, SC $41,535

Montmorenci, SC $41,556

Mount Carmel, SC $40,907

North Augusta, SC $41,836

Beech Island, SC $41,836

Olar, SC $40,774

Parksville, SC $41,461

Plum Branch, SC $41,417

Sycamore, SC $40,760

Trenton, SC $41,613

Troy, SC $41,302

Ulmer, SC $40,752

Vaucluse, SC $41,755

Warrenville, SC $41,798

Williston, SC $41,268

Windsor, SC $41,395

Beaufort, SC $41,452

Ladys Island, SC $41,308

Okatie, SC $41,669

Bluffton, SC $41,847

Brunson, SC $40,613

Coosawhatchie, SC $41,351

Crocketville, SC $40,726

Dale, SC $41,207

Daufuskie Island, SC $41,883

Early Branch, SC $40,973

Estill, SC $40,949

Saint Helena Island, SC $41,393

Furman, SC $41,059

Garnett, SC $41,252

Gifford, SC $40,803

Hampton, SC $40,787

Hilton Head Island, SC $41,689

Hardeeville, SC $41,942

Islandton, SC $40,630

Lobeco, SC $41,234

Luray, SC $40,650

Miley, SC $40,583

Pineland, SC $41,280

Port Royal, SC $41,498

Ridgeland, SC $41,521

Scotia, SC $41,066

Seabrook, SC $41,192

Sheldon, SC $41,393

Tillman, SC $41,477

Varnville, SC $40,882

Yemassee, SC $41,018

Clemson, SC $41,521

Cleveland, SC $41,592

Conestee, SC $41,838

Donalds, SC $41,488

Inman, SC $42,108

Joanna, SC $41,399

Jonesville, SC $42,124

Kinards, SC $41,112

Landrum, SC $41,664

Laurens, SC $41,534

Lockhart, SC $42,137

Lyman, SC $41,969

Mayo, SC $42,142

Moore, SC $42,203

Mountville, SC $41,233

Pacolet, SC $42,150

Pacolet Mills, SC $42,159

Pauline, SC $42,122

Reidville, SC $42,080

Roebuck, SC $42,187

Startex, SC $42,183

Una, SC $42,207

Union, SC $41,971

Waterloo, SC $41,325

Wellford, SC $42,171

White Stone, SC $42,214

Woodruff, SC $42,033

Charleston, SC $42,930

Charleston Afb, SC $42,930

North Charleston, SC $42,930

Hanahan, SC $42,930

Adams Run, SC $42,272

Awendaw, SC $42,548

Bethera, SC $42,089

Bonneau, SC $41,655

Branchville, SC $40,740

Canadys, SC $41,183

Cordesville, SC $42,323

Cottageville, SC $41,977

Cross, SC $41,172

Dorchester, SC $41,559

Edisto Island, SC $42,147

Due West, SC $41,318

Easley, SC $41,775

Fair Play, SC $41,212

Fountain Inn, SC $41,734

Gray Court, SC $41,663

Greenwood, SC $41,181

Greer, SC $41,820

Hodges, SC $41,303

Honea Path, SC $41,573

Iva, SC $41,181

La France, SC $41,558

Liberty, SC $41,665

Long Creek, SC $40,964

Lowndesville, SC $41,196

Marietta, SC $41,662

Mauldin, SC $41,821

Mountain Rest, SC $41,063

Newry, SC $41,448

Ninety Six, SC $41,128

Norris, SC $41,602

Pelzer, SC $41,723

Pendleton, SC $41,578

Pickens, SC $41,622

Seneca, SC $41,439

Piedmont, SC $41,789

Richland, SC $41,314

Salem, SC $41,355

Sandy Springs, SC $41,523

Simpsonville, SC $41,756

Six Mile, SC $41,517

Slater, SC $41,720

Starr, SC $41,362

Sunset, SC $41,483

Tamassee, SC $41,170

Taylors, SC $41,786

Tigerville, SC $41,711

Townville, SC $41,386

Travelers Rest, SC $41,712

Walhalla, SC $41,259

Ware Shoals, SC $41,551

Westminster, SC $41,140

West Union, SC $41,367

Williamston, SC $41,673

Blacksburg, SC $42,653

Bowling Green, SC $43,254

Catawba, SC $43,293

Chester, SC $42,684

Fort Mill, SC $43,274

Chesterfield, SC $40,985

Clover, SC $43,277

Edgemoor, SC $43,282

Fort Lawn, SC $42,891

Hickory Grove, SC $42,369

Jefferson, SC $41,135

Lancaster, SC $42,691

Lando, SC $43,214

Mc Connells, SC $43,071

Mount Croghan, SC $41,193

Pageland, SC $41,917

Richburg, SC $42,859

Rock Hill, SC $43,568

Ruby, SC $41,102

Sharon, SC $42,526

Smyrna, SC $42,582

Van Wyck, SC $43,241

York, SC $43,174

Aiken, SC $41,602

Folly Beach, SC $42,930

Walterboro, SC $41,226

Williams, SC $40,768

Florence, SC $40,661

Andrews, SC $40,736

Aynor, SC $40,624

Bennettsville, SC $40,524

Blenheim, SC $40,575

Cades, SC $40,306

Centenary, SC $40,490

Cheraw, SC $40,953

Clio, SC $40,514

Conway, SC $40,622

Coward, SC $40,577

Darlington, SC $40,652

Dillon, SC $40,518

Effingham, SC $40,641

Fork, SC $40,507

Galivants Ferry, SC $40,616

Green Sea, SC $40,562

Gresham, SC $40,529

Hamer, SC $40,580

Hartsville, SC $40,672

Hemingway, SC $40,589

Johnsonville, SC $40,437

Kingstree, SC $40,618

Lake City, SC $40,401

Lake View, SC $40,584

Lane, SC $40,701

Latta, SC $40,573

Little River, SC $40,841

Little Rock, SC $40,552

Longs, SC $40,720

Loris, SC $40,606

Mc Coll, SC $40,690

Marion, SC $40,543

Myrtle Beach, SC $40,729

Minturn, SC $40,521

Mullins, SC $40,520

Murrells Inlet, SC $40,631

Nesmith, SC $40,568

Nichols, SC $40,550

North Myrtle Beach, SC $40,831

Pamplico, SC $40,536

Patrick, SC $40,929

Pawleys Island, SC $40,562

Rains, SC $40,531

Salters, SC $40,705

Scranton, SC $40,506

Sellers, SC $40,562

Society Hill, SC $40,546

Tatum, SC $40,678

Wallace, SC $40,812

Greenville, SC $41,836

Abbeville, SC $41,152

Anderson, SC $41,546

Belton, SC $41,605

Calhoun Falls, SC $40,993

Central, SC $41,560

Georgetown, SC $40,699

Goose Creek, SC $42,822

Green Pond, SC $41,665

Grover, SC $41,155

Harleyville, SC $41,061

Hollywood, SC $42,487

Huger, SC $42,417

Isle Of Palms, SC $42,922

Jacksonboro, SC $41,949

Jamestown, SC $41,809

Johns Island, SC $42,930

Ladson, SC $42,717

Mc Clellanville, SC $41,840

Moncks Corner, SC $42,111

Mount Pleasant, SC $42,930

Pineville, SC $40,828

Pinopolis, SC $41,637

Ravenel, SC $42,754

Reevesville, SC $40,854

Ridgeville, SC $42,152

Round O, SC $41,804

Ruffin, SC $40,834

Russellville, SC $40,978

Saint George, SC $41,094

Saint Stephen, SC $40,985

Smoaks, SC $40,740

Sullivans Island, SC $42,930

Summerville, SC $42,390

Wadmalaw Island, SC $42,684

Pomaria, SC $41,598

Gramling, SC $41,941

Prosperity, SC $41,465

Rembert, SC $40,704

Ridge Spring, SC $41,379

Ridgeway, SC $41,601

Rion, SC $41,664

Rowesville, SC $40,849

Saint Matthews, SC $41,099

Salley, SC $41,265

Saluda, SC $41,129

Santee, SC $40,897

Sardinia, SC $40,158

Silverstreet, SC $41,065

Springfield, SC $41,158

State Park, SC $41,754

Summerton, SC $40,540

Sumter, SC $39,974

Shaw A F B, SC $40,259

Swansea, SC $41,528

Timmonsville, SC $40,604

Turbeville, SC $40,174

Vance, SC $40,923

Wagener, SC $41,275

Ward, SC $41,284

Wedgefield, SC $40,449

West Columbia, SC $41,755

Westville, SC $41,229

White Rock, SC $41,618

Whitmire, SC $41,297

Winnsboro, SC $41,767

Columbia, SC $41,755

Construction Labourer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Construction Labourer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Construction Labourer positions in Healthcare or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Construction Labourer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Construction Labourer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$59,305	$29.0	40%
Aerospace & Defense	$57,187	$27.0	35%
Biotechnology	$55,069	$26.0	30%
Financial Services	$52,951	$25.0	25%
Insurance	$50,833	$24.0	20%

Construction Labourer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Labourer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$39,169

Average $42,361/year

$47,833

$3,264

Average $3,530/month

$3,986

$753

Average $815/week

$920

$19

Average $20/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,833	$3,986	$920	$23
Average	$42,361	$3,530	$815	$20
25th Percentile	$39,169	$3,264	$753	$19

Find Your Next Construction Labourer Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Construction Labourer job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

Barringer Construction | CHARLOTTE, NC

Construction Service Technician

Barringer Construction | CHARLOTTE, NC

Position Title: Construction Service Technician. Location: Charlotte, NC. Job Category: Service Solutions. Pay Range: N/A. Application Instructions. Apply ... more

19 Days Ago
Barringer Construction | CHARLOTTE, NC

Construction Project Manager

Barringer Construction | CHARLOTTE, NC

Position Title: Construction Project Manager. Location: Charlotte, NC. Job Category: Office Operations. Pay Range: N/A. Application Instructions. Apply tod... more

19 Days Ago
Barringer Construction | CHARLOTTE, NC

Construction Senior Project Manager

Barringer Construction | CHARLOTTE, NC

Position Title: Construction Senior Project Manager. Location: Charlotte, NC. Job Category: Office Operations. Pay Range: N/A. Application Instructions. Ap... more

20 Days Ago
Barringer Construction | RALEIGH, NC

Construction Senior Project Manager

Barringer Construction | RALEIGH, NC

Position Title: Construction Senior Project Manager. Location: Raleigh, NC. Job Category: Office Operations. Pay Range: N/A. Application Instructions. Appl... more

20 Days Ago
Coakley & Williams Construction Inc. | BETHESDA, MD

Construction Project Manager

Coakley & Williams Construction Inc. | BETHESDA, MD

Construction Project Manager. Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) is an award winning general contractor with deep roots in the DMV area. We are hiring a... more

11 Days Ago
Erie Home | BETHEL HEIGHTS, AR

Construction Supervisor

Erie Home | BETHEL HEIGHTS, AR

Erie Home, a national leader in premium residential roofing and exterior remodeling, seeks a Construction Supervisor to lead on-site roofing projects. In t... more

5 Days Ago

For Employees

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Get a Salary Increase

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

Search Job Openings

For Employers

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Adjust Employee Salary

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Price My Industry Jobs

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Salary Search

Salary Calculator Tools

Know Your Worth

Advance at Work

Explore Career Path

Land Your Next Role

Software + AI

Data

Survey Catalogue

Construction Labourer Salary in South Carolina

Check out Construction Labourer Job Openings in South Carolina

Key Factors That Influence Construction Labourer Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Construction Labourer Salaries?

How Do Construction Labourer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Construction Labourer

Construction Labourer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a Construction Labourer

Construction Labourer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Find Your Next Construction Labourer Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Construction Labourer Salary in South Carolina

Check out Construction Labourer Job Openings in South Carolina

Key Factors That Influence Construction Labourer Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Construction Labourer Salaries?

How Do Construction Labourer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Construction Labourer

Construction Labourer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a Construction Labourer

Construction Labourer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to Construction Labourer

Find Your Next Construction Labourer Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?