Construction Laborers Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $48,170 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.16
10th percentile $34,210
90th percentile $79,200
Employed locally 1,080
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,210
    25th
    $38,770
    50th (median)
    $48,170
    75th
    $71,000
    90th
    $79,200

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $54,270
    Carpenters $58,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,130
    Electricians $61,400
    Highway Maintenance Workers $44,720
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Southern Ohio is $23.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Southern Ohio is 3.1% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $34,210 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,770.