Construction Laborers Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,990 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.11
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $74,550
Employed locally 1,000
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $37,050
    50th (median)
    $45,990
    75th
    $62,400
    90th
    $74,550

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,320
    Electricians $63,090
    Carpenters $57,010
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $58,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Eastern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Eastern Ohio is $22.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.62 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Ohio above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Eastern Ohio is 1.6% below 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,050.