Concrete costs in Ohio

Q: How do Ohio concrete rates compare to other states?

Ohio is 6% below the national average of $53/hr for concrete services . Local wage levels and cost of living drive most of this difference.

Q: Which Ohio city has the highest concrete rates?

Columbus sits at the top of the Ohio index for concrete services with rates of $45.87–$76.45/hr.

Q: Which Ohio city has the most affordable concrete rates?

Cleveland has the lowest typical concrete rates in Ohio at $29.4–$49/hr.

Q: What drives concrete pricing in Ohio?

Ohio's market is shaped by continental with Lake Erie influence , Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati metros , and operates under local licensing requirements . These factors flow through to consumer rates non-uniformly across the state — see the geographic precision note for how local data is sourced.

Cities indexed

Hourly range, avg

$38–$63/hr

OH median

$50/hr

vs national

-6%

Concrete pricing in Ohio

Ohio features continental with Lake Erie influence, which shapes both seasonal demand and the kind of work concretes perform locally. The state's market is characterized by Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati metros, and contractors operate under local licensing requirements.

Across 2 cities indexed in Ohio, concrete rates average $50/hr — about 6% below the national average of $53/hr. The lowest local rates are in Cleveland; the highest are in Columbus.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, adjusted for Ohio cost of living. Read the methodology.

All Ohio cities

2 cities

Cleveland OH $29.4–$49/hr Columbus OH $45.87–$76.45/hr

Concrete in other states

MI Michigan 1 FL Florida 1 MO Missouri 1 CA California 1

Frequently asked

7 answers

What's the average concrete rate in Ohio?

Across 2 cities indexed in Ohio, the median concrete rate is $50/hr. Hourly ranges span $38/hr to $63/hr depending on the metro and contractor.

How do Ohio concrete rates compare to other states?

Ohio is 6% below the national average of $53/hr for concrete services. Local wage levels and cost of living drive most of this difference.

Which Ohio city has the highest concrete rates?

Columbus sits at the top of the Ohio index for concrete services with rates of $45.87–$76.45/hr.

Which Ohio city has the most affordable concrete rates?

Cleveland has the lowest typical concrete rates in Ohio at $29.4–$49/hr.

What drives concrete pricing in Ohio?

Ohio's market is shaped by continental with Lake Erie influence, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati metros, and operates under local licensing requirements. These factors flow through to consumer rates non-uniformly across the state — see the geographic precision note for how local data is sourced.

Are these prices what consumers pay, or what workers earn?

Consumer-facing rates. We apply industry-standard 1.5–2.5× multipliers to BLS hourly wages to account for business overhead, insurance, licensing, employer costs, and profit margin. The full calculation is documented in the wage-to-price methodology.

How is Ohio pricing data updated?

Pricing reflects the BLS OEWS May 2024 release. The next refresh lands when May 2025 data is published in April 2026. Cadence is documented in the update schedule.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2024 · Methodology · Last refreshed January 2026