Construction Laborers Salary in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

Median annual salary $49,300 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.70
10th percentile $36,560
90th percentile $79,390
Employed locally 5,960
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,560
    25th
    $43,260
    50th (median)
    $49,300
    75th
    $65,780
    90th
    $79,390

    Cincinnati economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 62% Median Construction Laborers salary is 38% 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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$62,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,260
    Carpenters$57,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$65,140
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$62,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Cincinnati?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is $23.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.59 or more per hour.

    Is Cincinnati above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is 5.5% 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 Cincinnati?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,560 per year in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,260.