What's the average general contractor rate in North Carolina?
Across 1 city indexed in North Carolina, the median general contractor rate is $98/hr. Hourly ranges span $74/hr to $123/hr depending on the metro and contractor.
General Contractor costs in North Carolina
Cities indexed
1
Hourly range, avg
$74–$123/hr
NC median
$98/hr
vs national
-14%
General Contractor pricing in North Carolina
North Carolina features varied from mountains to coast, which shapes both seasonal demand and the kind of work general contractors perform locally. The state's market is characterized by Research Triangle growth driving demand, and contractors operate under state licensing board oversight.
Across 1 city indexed in North Carolina, general contractor rates average $98/hr — about 14% below the national average of $114/hr.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, adjusted for North Carolina cost of living. Read the methodology.
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8Frequently asked
6 answersHow do North Carolina general contractor rates compare to other states?
North Carolina is 14% below the national average of $114/hr for general contractor services. Local wage levels and cost of living drive most of this difference.
Which North Carolina city has the highest general contractor rates?
Raleigh sits at the top of the North Carolina index for general contractor services with rates of $73.57–$122.63/hr.
What drives general contractor pricing in North Carolina?
North Carolina's market is shaped by varied from mountains to coast, Research Triangle growth driving demand, and operates under state licensing board oversight. These factors flow through to consumer rates non-uniformly across the state — see the geographic precision note for how local data is sourced.
Are these prices what consumers pay, or what workers earn?
Consumer-facing rates. We apply industry-standard 1.5–2.5× multipliers to BLS hourly wages to account for business overhead, insurance, licensing, employer costs, and profit margin. The full calculation is documented in the wage-to-price methodology.
How is North Carolina pricing data updated?
Pricing reflects the BLS OEWS May 2024 release. The next refresh lands when May 2025 data is published in April 2026. Cadence is documented in the update schedule.
Data: BLS OEWS May 2024 · Methodology · Last refreshed January 2026