How much does a construction laborer make in Columbus?
$60,540a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $29.11 an hour or $5,045 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.11
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 5,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,490Median: $60,540Highest 10%: $81,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,490 | $18.50 | |
| 25th | $47,760 | $22.96 | |
| Median | $60,540 | $29.11 | |
| 75th | $77,340 | $37.18 | |
| 90th | $81,250 | $39.06 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| Sandusky, OH | $60,600 |
| Akron, OH | $58,830 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $29.11 ($60,540 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $60,540 against $47,120 nationally, 28% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $56,080, so Columbus pays 8% more.
Where does Columbus rank for construction laborer pay?
25 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,250 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.