Residential Construction — Lorain, Ohio
WD OH20260025-14454-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Lorain, Ohio (construction type: residential) is $34.04/hr base + $7.88/hr fringe = $41.92/hr total package (WD OH20260025-14454-res, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $34.04 | $7.88 | $41.92 +36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $18.23 | $7.67 | $25.90 -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $27.04 | $0.00 | $27.04 -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $25.64 | $24.29 | $49.93 +63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, EXCEEDING FOUR UNITS UNDER ONE ROOF | $46.63 | $24.92 | $71.55 +134% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $16.50 | $2.65 | $19.15 Above median -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-BRICK | $25.90 | $18.40 | $44.30 +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $29.49 | $11.16 | $40.65 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $33.95 | $20.20 | $54.15 Above median +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $20.00 | $5.52 | $25.52 -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $39.46 | $15.15 | $54.61 Above median +82% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $36.92 | $24.01 | $60.93 Top 10% +103% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $16.85 | $3.83 | $20.68 -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $22.78 | $13.06 | $35.84 +18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $22.58 | $9.42 | $32.00 +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Lorain, OH — Residential 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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in Lorain, 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.