How much does a construction laborer make in Cincinnati?
$54,930a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $26.41 an hour or $4,578 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.41
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 5,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,810Median: $54,930Highest 10%: $78,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,810 | $18.18 | |
| 25th | $46,110 | $22.17 | |
| Median | $54,930 | $26.41 | |
| 75th | $73,960 | $35.56 | |
| 90th | $78,200 | $37.60 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| Sandusky, OH | $60,600 |
| Columbus, OH | $60,540 |
| Akron, OH | $58,830 |
| Cleveland, OH | $57,180 |
| 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 Cincinnati
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $80,520 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $76,440 |
| Insulation Worker | $75,910 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $75,700 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $73,690 |
| Pipelayer | $70,910 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $70,760 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $66,950 |
| Plumber | $65,160 |
| Electrician | $63,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $26.41 ($54,930 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
Yes: $54,930 against $47,120 nationally, 17% more.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $56,080, so Cincinnati pays 2% less.
Where does Cincinnati rank for construction laborer pay?
79 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,200 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.