Building Construction — Butler, Ohio
WD OH20260071-16317-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Butler, Ohio (construction type: building) is $35.23/hr base + $23.04/hr fringe = $58.27/hr total package (WD OH20260071-16317-bld, Rev. 1).
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Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $35.23 | $23.04 | $58.27 +114% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $24.73 | $4.71 | $29.44 -4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $32.26 | $19.10 | $51.36 +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $32.38 | $2.58 | $34.96 Above median +17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $38.00 | $24.16 | $62.16 Above median +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $22.62 | $8.76 | $31.38 +3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $31.95 | $18.20 | $50.15 +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $38.27 | $23.90 | $62.17 Above median +80% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL AND STRUCTURAL | $37.77 | $23.90 | $61.67 +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $26.19 | $8.99 | $35.18 Above median +47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL; FORM WORK | $32.49 | $14.45 | $46.94 +97% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION | $23.60 | $0.87 | $24.47 Top 10% +3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $32.82 | $14.45 | $47.27 Top 10% +98% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $23.87 | $9.80 | $33.67 Above median +41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $23.18 | $8.95 | $32.13 Above median +35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $36.89 | $14.79 | $51.68 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $29.66 | $12.61 | $42.27 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $27.56 | $16.37 | $43.93 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $30.28 | $13.29 | $43.57 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $29.85 | $12.00 | $41.85 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $28.29 | $13.75 | $42.04 +63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $22.78 | $12.40 | $35.18 Above median +36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAY CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEE WHO HAS WORKED IN BUSINESS MORE THAN 5 YEARS; 6% FOR LESS THAN 5 YEARS' SERVICE | $57.41 | $38.44 | $95.85 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $43.30 | $27.40 | $70.70 Above median +135% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $31.35 | $17.65 | $49.00 +61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $43.30 | $27.40 | $70.70 Above median +135% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $32.92 | $19.66 | $52.58 Above median +75% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $44.14 | $16.41 | $60.55 +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER; CRANE | $44.14 | $16.41 | $60.55 +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $28.87 | $19.66 | $48.53 +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $32.42 | $19.66 | $52.08 Above median +74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $34.38 | $19.94 | $54.32 Above median +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $31.23 | $25.79 | $57.02 +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $34.32 | $23.77 | $58.09 +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $48.28 | $28.08 | $76.36 Above median +154% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $27.87 | $16.31 | $44.18 +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $32.41 | $16.36 | $48.77 Above median +105% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP | $24.32 | $11.73 | $36.05 Above median +29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Butler, OH — Building construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Butler, Ohio.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.