Construction Laborers Salary in Columbus, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, IN

Median annual salary $52,520 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.25
10th percentile $35,780
90th percentile $63,480
Employed locally 300
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,780
    25th
    $44,170
    50th (median)
    $52,520
    75th
    $59,640
    90th
    $63,480

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 65% Median Construction Laborers salary is 35% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Vineland, NJ $65,180
    Illinois $64,890
    Springfield, IL $62,520
    Bloomington, IL $61,950

    Related occupations in Columbus, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $80,850
    Carpenters $66,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,060
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $84,530
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,940
    Sheet Metal Workers $59,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Columbus, IN is $25.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.18 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Columbus, IN is 12.4% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,780 per year in Columbus, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,170.