Building Construction — Washington, Ohio
WD OH20260104-17010-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Washington, Ohio (construction type: building) is $38.05/hr base + $30.87/hr fringe = $68.92/hr total package (WD OH20260104-17010-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 32 trade classifications covered by this determination.
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 | $38.05 | $30.87 | $68.92 Above median +153% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $26.54 | $11.28 | $37.82 +23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $24.74 | $11.86 | $36.60 +31% 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 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $40.00 | $33.32 | $73.32 Above median +140% 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 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $29.81 | $20.72 | $50.53 +46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $36.10 | $24.65 | $60.75 Above median +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $21.30 | $7.87 | $29.17 Above median +22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $34.62 | $12.95 | $47.57 Top 10% +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $29.55 | $10.90 | $40.45 Above median +70% 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: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $30.26 | $12.58 | $42.84 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $22.55 | $8.03 | $30.58 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $29.56 | $11.82 | $41.38 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: 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 | $20.37 | $10.63 | $31.00 +20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $40.92 | $37.20 | $78.12 Above median +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $47.48 | $27.14 | $74.62 Above median +148% 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 | $44.14 | $16.41 | $60.55 Above median +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 | $32.10 | $21.45 | $53.55 Above median +97% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $29.75 | $25.51 | $55.26 +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 32.89 20.81 PAINTER: SPRAY | $22.78 | $12.40 | $35.18 +16% 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 | $22.78 | $12.61 | $35.39 Above median +27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Washington, 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 Washington, 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.