Construction Laborers pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for construction laborers is $26.96 an hour ($56,080 a year). About 31,910 people work in this job there.
That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($47,120). Ohio ranks 13th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction laborers in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.97 | $37,370 |
| 25% of workers | $22.09 | $45,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.96 | $56,080 |
| 75% of workers | $35.76 | $74,370 |
| 90% of workers | $38.04 | $79,110 |
Construction Laborers pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sandusky | $60,600 | 300 |
| Columbus | $60,540 | 5,590 |
| Akron | $58,830 | 1,830 |
| Cleveland | $57,180 | 5,660 |
| Cincinnati | $54,930 | 5,700 |
| Canton-Massillon | $53,760 | 1,100 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $53,000 | 1,390 |
| Lima | $51,110 | 230 |
| Toledo | $50,720 | 1,520 |
| Springfield | $50,070 | 160 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $48,580 | 850 |
| Mansfield | $48,320 | 260 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for construction laborers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 120,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $60,810 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $64,940 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $62,990 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $70,950 |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $60,280 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $59,280 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $74,710 |
| Pipelayers | $71,560 |
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