Building Construction — Ottawa, Ohio
WD OH20260095-14511-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Ottawa, Ohio (construction type: building) is $37.00/hr base + $28.27/hr fringe = $65.27/hr total package (WD OH20260095-14511-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 | $37.00 | $28.27 | $65.27 Above median +140% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $36.53 | $24.03 | $60.56 Above median +97% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $28.22 | $17.77 | $45.99 +64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $24.65 | $9.95 | $34.60 +23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $26.45 | $13.46 | $39.91 Above median +34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $20.77 | $7.52 | $28.29 Above median -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $48.40 | $25.24 | $73.64 Above median +141% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $27.81 | $17.48 | $45.29 +48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: CABLE PULLER | $13.02 | $14.78 | $27.80 -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $36.50 | $25.06 | $61.56 Above median +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $28.11 | $17.83 | $45.94 Above median +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $35.50 | $29.20 | $64.70 Above median +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $37.77 | $23.90 | $61.67 Above median +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL; MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $32.35 | $16.42 | $48.77 Top 10% +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $18.39 | $11.04 | $29.43 Above median +23% 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 | $29.99 | $10.13 | $40.12 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $30.26 | $12.58 | $42.84 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $28.07 | $11.15 | $39.22 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 | $28.83 | $12.72 | $41.55 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $33.66 | $23.88 | $57.54 Above median +123% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: FIREPROOFER | $34.66 | $23.88 | $58.54 +127% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $34.66 | $23.88 | $58.54 Top 10% +127% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $51.00 | $32.56 | $83.56 Above median +178% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $27.45 | $15.56 | $43.01 +41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $51.00 | $32.56 | $83.56 Above median +178% 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: CRANE | $44.02 | $16.41 | $60.43 Above median +101% 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 | $29.07 | $19.84 | $48.91 Above median +80% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $39.58 | $35.15 | $74.73 Above median +147% 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 |
| TERRAZZO WORKER/SETTER | $36.53 | $24.03 | $60.56 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $30.78 | $23.04 | $53.82 Above median +126% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $36.53 | $24.03 | $60.56 Above median +155% 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 Ottawa, 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.
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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 Ottawa, 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.