Construction Laborer Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median construction laborer in the Columbus area earns $60,540 a year ($29.11 an hour), 28% above the U.S. median ($47,120) and 8% above the Ohio median ($56,080). Half of the 5,590 construction laborers there earn between $47,760 and $77,340.
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,490 | $37,370 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $47,760 | $45,940 | $38,620 |
| Median | $60,540 | $56,080 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $77,340 | $74,370 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $81,250 | $79,110 | $78,090 |
| Average | $62,410 | $58,300 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 5,590 | 31,910 | 1,096,780 |
Columbus, OH ranks 9th 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
- Cleveland, OH: $57,180
- 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: $64,700
- Carpenter: $66,480
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $78,950
- Plumber: $63,260
- Construction Supervisor: $82,360
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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.