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General Contractor salary in Ohio
The middle half of general contractors in Ohio earned $31.50 to $46.22 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $51.47 or more.1
BLS has no general contractor occupation. These figures are for first-line supervisors of construction trades (SOC 47-1011); construction managers (SOC 11-9021) in Ohio earned a median $49.03 an hour ($101,980 a year). OEWS counts employees only, so self-employed contractors are not included.
- 10th
- $27.81
- 25th
- $31.50
- Median
- $38.26
- 75th
- $46.22
- 90th
- $51.47
- 10th
- $57,850
- 25th
- $65,530
- Median
- $79,580
- 75th
- $96,140
- 90th
- $107,060
Which Ohio cities pay general contractors the most?
Columbus has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $39.59 an hour; Mansfield has the lowest, $34.86.1
- Columbus$39.59
- Canton–Massillon$39.31
- Akron$38.78
- Cleveland$38.76
- Cincinnati$38.71
- Dayton–Kettering$38.57
- Toledo$37.68
- Sandusky$36.95
The 10 largest of 12 metro areas with general contractor data, by employment.
Do general contractors make $100,000 a year in Ohio?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($96,140) and the 90th ($107,060).1
How much do new general contractors make in Ohio?
The lowest-paid tenth of general contractors in Ohio earned $27.81 an hour or less ($57,850 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $31.50 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are general contractors in demand in Ohio?
Projections Central expects Ohio to go from 25,760 general contractor jobs in 2024 to 26,750 in 2034, a change of 3.8%, with about 2,030 openings a year.3 The US projection is 5.3%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 25,760 | 26,750 | 3.8% | 2,030 |
| United States | 921,600 | 970,600 | 5.3% | 74,400 |
How does general contractor pay compare with other trades in Ohio?
General contractors have the highest median pay of the five trades on this site in Ohio, $38.26 an hour. Electricians are next at $31.11.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $38.26 | $79,580 | 23,640 |
| Electricians | $31.11 | $64,700 | 28,950 |
| Plumbers | $30.45 | $63,330 | 16,390 |
| HVAC Technicians | $30.06 | $62,510 | 14,150 |
| Roofers | $23.74 | $49,390 | 4,610 |
Where to train in Ohio
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Ohio, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)