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Skilled trade pay in North Carolina

15 metros · 38 trades · BLS, May 2025

15metros
38trades

Metros

AshevilleNORTH CAROLINA · NC30 trades$50,230 typical pay
BurlingtonNORTH CAROLINA · NC20 trades$49,290 typical pay
CharlotteNORTH CAROLINA · NC36 trades$51,750 typical pay
DurhamNORTH CAROLINA · NC28 trades$51,560 typical pay
FayettevilleNORTH CAROLINA · NC24 trades$48,175 typical pay
GoldsboroNORTH CAROLINA · NC18 trades$50,575 typical pay
GreensboroNORTH CAROLINA · NC31 trades$49,490 typical pay
GreenvilleNORTH CAROLINA · NC22 trades$48,495 typical pay
HickoryNORTH CAROLINA · NC26 trades$47,515 typical pay
JacksonvilleNORTH CAROLINA · NC22 trades$48,000 typical pay
PinehurstNORTH CAROLINA · NC15 trades$48,640 typical pay
RaleighNORTH CAROLINA · NC35 trades$50,570 typical pay
Rocky MountNORTH CAROLINA · NC19 trades$49,600 typical pay
WilmingtonNORTH CAROLINA · NC31 trades$48,740 typical pay
WinstonNORTH CAROLINA · NC31 trades$47,910 typical pay

Trades in North Carolina

Typical median across North Carolina metros.

Wind Turbine Technician$77,950
Electrical Lineworker$75,165
Construction Supervisor$72,820
Building Inspector$62,760
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$61,910
Telecom Equipment Installer$61,570
Rigger$57,880
Machinist$56,460
Plumber$56,390
Diesel Mechanic$55,890
HVAC Technician$55,360
Electrician$54,930
Telecom Line Installer$54,450
Welder$50,740
Carpenter$49,910
Auto Body Repairer$49,175
Ironworker$48,890
Paving Equipment Operator$48,590
Roofer$48,575
Heavy Equipment Operator$48,390
Brickmason$48,255
Septic & Sewer Technician$47,790
Tile Setter$47,460
Sheet Metal Worker$47,390
Auto Mechanic$47,220
Appliance Repair Technician$47,205
Glazier$47,060
Maintenance Technician$46,020
Solar Installer$45,970
Drywall Installer$45,900
Insulation Installer$45,275
Hazmat Removal Worker$45,275
Concrete Finisher$44,770
Pest Control Technician$44,460
Construction Laborer$43,740
Painter$41,600
Landscaper$36,990
Fence Installer$36,580

Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate

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