High-paying construction and trade jobs in Dayton

Construction and Trade include building and renovating structures and facilitating commerce. Workers construct buildings, repair infrastructure, and negotiate deals. They need technical skills, physical stamina, and attention to detail.


We found 165 high-paying for you in Dayton, OH. These construction and trade jobs pay well, with salaries between $17.56 to $31.32 per hour. Popular roles include Laborer, Equipment Operator and Site Engineer.

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Updated Aug 15, 2026
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Dayton, OH
Ohio
Job openings (Dayton)

Pipefitter

Dayton

$31.32 per hour

Ohio

$30.33 per hour

Carpenter

Dayton

$27.69 per hour

Ohio

$25.59 per hour

Site Engineer

Dayton

$54,440 per year

Ohio

$100,802 per year

Equipment Operator

Dayton

$25.31 per hour

Ohio

$24.85 per hour

Handy Man

Dayton

$21.19 per hour

Ohio

$23.17 per hour

Laborer

Dayton

$17.56 per hour

Ohio

$17.94 per hour

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