Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $51,990 or more. The middle half of fiberglass laminators and fabricators in Charlotte earn between $38,530 and $47,880.
- $36K10th
- $39K25th
- $39KMedian
- $48K75th
- $52K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,570 | $3,631 | $20.95 |
| Median | $38,530 | $3,211 | $18.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,530 | $3,211 | $18.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,880 | $3,990 | $23.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Fiberglass laminators and fabricators in Charlotte earn 5% less than the North Carolina average ($45,770) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($49,550). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $46,880.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $43,570 | $38,530 | $35,780 | $51,990 | 70 |
| North Carolina | $45,770 | $43,890 | $33,210 | $60,260 | 850 |
| United States | $49,550 | $46,880 | $36,910 | $63,760 | 16,170 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators salary after taxes in Charlotte
On the average salary of $43,570, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $35,959 a year, or $2,997 a month and $1,383 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $36,601 | $3,050 |
| Working in NC | $35,959 | $2,997 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for fiberglass laminators and fabricators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlotte area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $43,570 buys what about $44,757 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 9.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 1st of 2 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Charlotte$43,570
- Greensboro$41,150
All Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for fiberglass laminators and fabricators
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($69,030).
- Seattle, WA$69,030
- Bellingham, WA$67,780
- Philadelphia, PA$62,640
- New York, NY$62,410
- Dallas, TX$61,420
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Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators salary in Charlotte: questions
How much do fiberglass laminators and fabricators make an hour in Charlotte?
$20.95 an hour on average, and $18.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level fiberglass laminators and fabricators salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the fiberglass laminators and fabricators take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $35,959 a year ($2,997 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,570.
Do fiberglass laminators and fabricators earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($49,550).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-2051; area Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.51, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.51).
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