Construction Laborer Salary in Cleveland, OH
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The median construction laborer in the Cleveland area earns $57,180 a year ($27.49 an hour), 21% above the U.S. median ($47,120) and 2% above the Ohio median ($56,080). Half of the 5,660 construction laborers there earn between $46,940 and $72,500.
| Annual pay | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,670 | $37,370 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $46,940 | $45,940 | $38,620 |
| Median | $57,180 | $56,080 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $72,500 | $74,370 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $79,790 | $79,110 | $78,090 |
| Average | $57,910 | $58,300 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 5,660 | 31,910 | 1,096,780 |
Cleveland, OH ranks 16th 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
- Cincinnati, OH: $54,930
- 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: $70,860
- Carpenter: $60,650
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $71,740
- Plumber: $63,020
- Construction Supervisor: $80,610
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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.