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Construction Laborer Salary in Ohio (2026)
$26.96 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,414/year ($3,868/month) for a single filer
Construction Laborer pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,370 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 31,910 Construction Laborer jobs in Ohio (occupation code 47-2061, “Construction Laborers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Construction Laborer salary of $56,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,414 — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
| Gross (median) | $56,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,550 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,290 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$826 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,414 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,868 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Laborer make in Ohio?
- The median Construction Laborer salary in Ohio is $56,080 per year ($26.96 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,940 and $74,370.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Laborer in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $56,080, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $46,414 per year ($3,868 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
- How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 31,910 Construction Laborer jobs in Ohio in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Ohio state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Ohio.