Construction Laborer Salary in Cincinnati, OH
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The median construction laborer in the Cincinnati area earns $54,930 a year ($26.41 an hour), 17% above the U.S. median ($47,120) and 2% below the Ohio median ($56,080). Half of the 5,700 construction laborers there earn between $46,110 and $73,960.
| Annual pay | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,810 | $37,370 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $46,110 | $45,940 | $38,620 |
| Median | $54,930 | $56,080 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $73,960 | $74,370 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $78,200 | $79,110 | $78,090 |
| Average | $57,840 | $58,300 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 5,700 | 31,910 | 1,096,780 |
Cincinnati, OH ranks 20th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for construction laborer pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($72,610).
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Check my payConstruction laborer pay in other cities
- Columbus, OH: $60,540
- Cleveland, OH: $57,180
- San Francisco, CA: $72,610
- San Jose, CA: $68,470
- St. Louis, MO: $64,500
- Boston, MA: $63,420
- Minneapolis, MN: $61,970
- New York, NY: $61,270
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- Electrician: $63,490
- Carpenter: $60,110
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $66,950
- Plumber: $65,160
- Construction Supervisor: $80,520
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.