Building Construction — Delaware, Ohio
WD OH20260075-14460-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ABATEMENT WORKER: ASBESTOS in Delaware, Ohio (construction type: building) is $22.74/hr base + $9.25/hr fringe = $31.99/hr total package (WD OH20260075-14460-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABATEMENT WORKER: ASBESTOS | $22.74 | $9.25 | $31.99 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $35.23 | $23.04 | $58.27 +114% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $33.24 | $19.62 | $52.86 +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $35.94 | $23.59 | $59.53 Above median +112% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $28.52 | $8.59 | $37.11 +32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $24.17 | $8.61 | $32.78 +17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $26.07 | $12.34 | $38.41 Above median +29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $20.44 | $4.75 | $25.19 Above median -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD INSTALLER | $21.15 | $3.75 | $24.90 Above median -13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $43.00 | $26.37 | $69.37 Above median +127% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN FOOTNOTES; A. 6 PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; JULY 4TH; LABOR DAY; THANKSGIVING DAY; & CHRISTMAS DAY B. 1 WEEK'S PAID VACAT | $46.63 | $24.92 | $71.55 Top 10% +134% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $22.60 | $11.02 | $33.62 +15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $40.87 | $23.15 | $64.02 Above median +85% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $26.52 | $16.23 | $42.75 +24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $36.00 | $23.57 | $59.57 +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $32.10 | $14.20 | $46.30 Above median +94% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $29.24 | $5.17 | $34.41 Above median +44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION | $13.74 | $0.00 | $13.74 Above median -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $23.98 | $8.58 | $32.56 Above median +36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $27.26 | $9.80 | $37.06 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $22.79 | $12.76 | $35.55 Above median | $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: PAVER | $30.28 | $13.29 | $43.57 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $28.83 | $12.72 | $41.55 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $29.70 | $14.91 | $44.61 Above median +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $24.97 | $0.00 | $24.97 -3% 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 | $57.33 | $38.44 | $95.77 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $53.00 | $27.59 | $80.59 Above median +168% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $25.28 | $6.87 | $32.15 +7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $36.34 | $16.41 | $52.75 Above median +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $44.14 | $16.41 | $60.55 Above median +102% 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: BULLDOZER | $44.02 | $16.41 | $60.43 Above median +101% 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 | $25.24 | $11.38 | $36.62 +35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $33.53 | $26.36 | $59.89 +98% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $26.26 | $15.77 | $42.03 +39% 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 | $28.31 | $10.45 | $38.76 +63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $29.92 | $16.77 | $46.69 Above median +96% 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 Delaware, 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 Delaware, 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.