Building Construction — Portage, Ohio
WD OH20260097-14456-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Portage, Ohio (construction type: building) is $43.88/hr base + $26.93/hr fringe = $70.81/hr total package (WD OH20260097-14456-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 38 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: OH20260097-14456-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: Ohio (OH)
County: Portage
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 38
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 | $43.88 | $26.93 | $70.81 Above median +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICK POINTER/CAULKER/CLEANER | $36.89 | $22.13 | $59.02 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $36.89 | $22.13 | $59.02 Above median +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $36.29 | $23.79 | $60.08 Above median +114% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION, AND FORM WORK | $27.78 | $7.91 | $35.69 Top 10% +27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $33.48 | $24.81 | $58.29 Above median +95% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DAY B. 1 WEEK'S PAID VACATION FOR 1 YEAR'S SERVICE; 2 WEEKS' PAID VACATION FOR 2 OR MORE YEARS' SERVICE | $33.05 | $14.91 | $47.96 Above median | $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 |
| ELECTRICIAN, EXCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF HVAC/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS | $34.86 | $19.39 | $54.25 Top 10% +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $32.87 | $15.17 | $48.04 +64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $31.89 | $22.66 | $54.55 Above median +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $34.92 | $12.65 | $47.57 Top 10% +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $35.07 | $12.65 | $47.72 Top 10% +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $35.12 | $12.65 | $47.77 Top 10% +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $32.30 | $10.80 | $43.10 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $29.23 | $12.76 | $41.99 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: PAVER | $31.48 | $12.80 | $44.28 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $31.48 | $12.80 | $44.28 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $21.55 | $2.21 | $23.76 -8% 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 | $60.52 | $38.44 | $98.96 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $49.17 | $28.55 | $77.72 Above median +159% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $35.12 | $0.00 | $35.12 +17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $29.51 | $15.67 | $45.18 +48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $27.79 | $14.49 | $42.28 +41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $36.93 | $16.41 | $53.34 Above median +78% 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: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $45.63 | $16.41 | $62.04 Above median +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $46.71 | $16.41 | $63.12 Top 10% +110% 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 | $40.15 | $21.28 | $61.43 Above median +126% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $37.66 | $32.23 | $69.89 Above median +131% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $38.36 | $29.59 | $67.95 Above median +125% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $25.37 | $17.42 | $42.79 +80% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $33.23 | $15.47 | $48.70 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 Portage, 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 Portage, 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.