Construction Laborers Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $48,850 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.49
10th percentile $36,610
90th percentile $73,730
Employed locally 910
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,610
    25th
    $43,940
    50th (median)
    $48,850
    75th
    $69,260
    90th
    $73,730

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 74% Median Construction Laborers salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $56,470
    Columbus, OH $56,120
    Sandusky, OH $50,280
    Ohio $49,640
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $49,320
    Akron, OH $49,310

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $81,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,950
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,500
    Carpenters $57,010
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Canton?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Canton, OH is $23.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.71 or more per hour.

    Is Canton above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Canton, OH is 4.5% above the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Laborers in Canton?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,610 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,940.