Laborer Salary in Ohio (2026)
$18.97 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,517/year ($2,793/month) for a single filer
Laborer pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 108,830 Laborer jobs in Ohio (occupation code 53-7062, “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Laborer salary of $39,460 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 $33,517 — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
| Gross (median) | $39,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,555 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,019 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$369 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,517 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,793 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laborer make in Ohio?
- The median Laborer salary in Ohio is $39,460 per year ($18.97 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,770 and $45,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laborer in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $39,460, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $33,517 per year ($2,793 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
- How many Laborer jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 108,830 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.