North Carolina: Industry Data
North Carolina has 37,489 establishments and 281,653 employees across the 7 industries Builder Data covers. Here's each one, with pay, one-year job growth and North Carolina's national rank.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Avg. pay | 1-yr jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial & Institutional Building Contractors | 2,042 | 24,920 | $104,555 | +5.5% | #11 |
| Residential Home Builders | 9,512 | 38,379 | $83,951 | 0.0% | #5 |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 21,103 | 173,270 | $71,145 | +2.5% | #5 |
| Heavy & Civil Engineering Construction | Not disclosed by BLS | ||||
| Engineering Services Firms | 3,458 | 36,981 | $114,457 | +3.1% | #10 |
| Architectural Services Firms | 917 | 5,164 | $105,877 | +0.9% | #12 |
| Surveying & Mapping Services | 457 | 2,939 | $68,213 | -0.5% | #4 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2025 annual averages, private ownership. Establishment counts are worksites, not companies. Pulled November 4, 2026. bls.gov/cew
North Carolina: FAQ
How big is the construction & design industry in North Carolina?
North Carolina had 37,489 establishments and 281,653 employees across the 7 industries Builder Data covers in 2025 (BLS QCEW annual averages, private ownership).
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