Skilled Trade Salaries in North Carolina

2025 BLS data for 50 trades across 2 North Carolina metros.

North Carolina Metro Areas

Trade Salaries in North Carolina

#	Trade	Avg Median	Score	Cities
1	Construction Manager	$101,830	83	2
2	Elevator Mechanic	$93,873	89	2
3	Electrical Power-Line Tech	$84,092	88	2
4	Power Line Installer	$78,327	86	2
5	Underwater Welder	$75,025	66	2
6	Pile Driver Operator	$70,504	63	2
7	Aircraft Mechanic	$69,718	69	2
8	Building Inspector	$63,495	61	2
9	Crane Operator	$63,325	71	2
10	Steamfitter	$62,516	65	2
11	Fire Sprinkler Fitter	$61,931	72	2
12	Boilermaker	$61,131	55	2
13	Pipefitter	$60,030	69	2
14	Electrician	$59,927	73	2
15	Millwright	$59,319	64	2
16	Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$58,329	68	2
17	Telecommunications Tech	$57,541	67	2
18	Wind Turbine Technician	$57,215	88	2
19	Industrial Electrician	$57,002	70	2
20	Ironworker	$55,663	61	2
21	Plumber	$55,375	71	2
22	HVAC Technician	$54,997	76	2
23	Carpenter	$53,881	55	2
24	Tool and Die Maker	$53,580	46	2
25	Refrigeration Mechanic	$51,719	67	2
26	Sheet Metal Worker	$51,538	55	2
27	Mason (Bricklayer)	$50,607	49	2
28	Drywall Installer	$50,414	48	2
29	Diesel Mechanic	$50,365	58	2
30	Heavy Equipment Operator	$49,834	56	2
31	Structural Welder	$49,811	56	2
32	Welder	$49,294	57	2
33	Concrete Finisher	$46,958	51	2
34	Machinist	$46,833	50	2
35	Auto Mechanic	$46,495	45	2
36	Well Driller	$46,384	46	2
37	Solar PV Installer	$46,383	80	2
38	Glazier	$46,354	50	2
39	Environmental Engineering Tech	$46,281	60	2
40	Tile Setter	$45,514	46	2
41	Maintenance Mechanic	$45,263	53	2
42	Roofer	$45,112	48	2
43	Plasterer	$44,937	40	2
44	Painter (Construction)	$44,453	41	2
45	Floor Layer	$43,813	44	2
46	Locksmith	$43,568	41	2
47	Insulation Worker	$43,143	52	2
48	Scaffold Builder	$42,703	44	2
49	Septic Tank Servicer	$41,615	42	2
50	CNC Machine Operator	$41,479	43	2

About Trade Pay in North Carolina

North Carolina has 2 metro areas tracked across 50 skilled trades. The highest-paying trade is Construction Manager with an average median of $101,830. See the national rankings for comparison, or compare cities across states.