Construction Laborers Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $46,320 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.27
10th percentile $33,870
90th percentile $74,530
Employed locally 830
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,870
    25th
    $36,740
    50th (median)
    $46,320
    75th
    $63,430
    90th
    $74,530

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 84% Median Construction Laborers salary is 16% 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 Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $58,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,420
    Carpenters $54,690
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $57,490
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Youngstown?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Youngstown, OH is $22.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.77 or more per hour.

    Is Youngstown above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Youngstown, OH is 0.9% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $33,870 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,740.