Construction Laborers Salary in Sandusky, OH

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

Median annual salary $50,280 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.17
10th percentile $35,150
90th percentile $77,690
Employed locally 280
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,150
    25th
    $38,640
    50th (median)
    $50,280
    75th
    $74,900
    90th
    $77,690

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 71% Median Construction Laborers salary is 29% 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
    Ohio $49,640
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $49,320
    Akron, OH $49,310
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $49,300

    Related occupations in Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $71,020
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,980
    Carpenters $56,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,290
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Sandusky?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Sandusky, OH is $24.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.96 or more per hour.

    Is Sandusky above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Sandusky, OH is 7.6% 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,150 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,640.