Construction Laborers Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $48,120 +3% vs national
Median hourly $23.14
10th percentile $34,280
90th percentile $78,330
Employed locally 190
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,280
    25th
    $39,420
    50th (median)
    $48,120
    75th
    $67,380
    90th
    $78,330

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 78% Median Construction Laborers salary is 22% 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 Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$66,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$69,220
    Carpenters$48,880
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,810
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$53,140
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$70,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Lima, OH is $23.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.76 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Lima, OH is 3% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $34,280 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,420.