How much does a construction laborer make in Akron?
$58,830a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Akron, OH metro area. That is $28.28 an hour or $4,903 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.28
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,110Median: $58,830Highest 10%: $79,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| 25th | $46,800 | $22.50 | |
| Median | $58,830 | $28.28 | |
| 75th | $78,310 | $37.65 | |
| 90th | $79,110 | $38.03 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| Sandusky, OH | $60,600 |
| Columbus, OH | $60,540 |
| Cleveland, OH | $57,180 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $54,930 |
| Canton, OH | $53,760 |
| Dayton, OH | $53,000 |
| Lima, OH | $51,110 |
| Toledo, OH | $50,720 |
| Springfield, OH | $50,070 |
| Youngstown, OH | $48,580 |
| Mansfield, OH | $48,320 |
| Wheeling, WV | $45,800 |
| Huntington, WV | $45,170 |
| Weirton, WV | $44,840 |
Related jobs in Akron
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $80,660 |
| Electrician | $77,360 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $76,350 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $76,330 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $67,410 |
| Paving | $64,000 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $63,920 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $63,850 |
| Plumber | $63,450 |
| Carpenter | $61,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Akron?
The median hourly pay in the Akron, OH metro area is $28.28 ($58,830 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Akron than the national average?
Yes: $58,830 against $47,120 nationally, 25% more.
How does Akron compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $56,080, so Akron pays 5% more.
Where does Akron rank for construction laborer pay?
43 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Akron?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,110 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.