Prevailing Wages in Adams County, Ohio
Prevailing wages in Adams County, Ohio run $23.16 to $95.85 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 100 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $56.75, and among the 100 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $23.24. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Adams County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $51.70
Base Rate: $32.40 | Fringe: $19.30
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Adams County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $51.70
Base Rate: $32.40 | Fringe: $19.30
#federal – Electrician, Excluding Sound & Communications Work. Footnote: a. 6 Observed Holidays: New Year's Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day; & Christmas Day. Employees Who Work on a Holiday Shall Be Paid at a Rate of Double Their Applicable Classified Straight-time Rates for the Work Performed on Such Holiday in Adams County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $71.55
Base Rate: $46.63 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Electrician, Excluding Sound & Communications Work. Footnote: a. 6 Observed Holidays: New Year's Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day; & Christmas Day. Employees Who Work on a Holiday Shall Be Paid at a Rate of Double Their Applicable Classified Straight-time Rates for the Work Performed on Such Holiday in Adams County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $71.55
Base Rate: $46.63 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Adams County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Adams County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Adams County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Adams County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Adams County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.06
Base Rate: $46.02 | Fringe: $19.04
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Adams County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $65.06
Base Rate: $46.02 | Fringe: $19.04
#federal – Sign Painter & Erector Footnotes: a. 7 Paid Holidays: New Year's Day; Memorial Day; July 4th; Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day & 1 Floating Day B. Vacation Pay: After 1 Year's Service - 5 Days' Paid Vacation; After 2, but Less Than 10 Years' Service - 10 Days' Paid Vacation; After 10, but Less Than 20 Years' Service - 15 Days' Paid Vacation; After 20 Years' Service - 20 Days' Paid Vacation C. Funeral Leave Up to 3 Days Maximum Paid Leave for Death of Mother, Father, Brother, Sister, Spouse, Child, Mother-in-law, Father-in-law, Grandparent and Inlaw Provided Employee Attends Funeral in Adams County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $24.11
Base Rate: $20.61 | Fringe: $3.50
#federal – Sign Painter & Erector Footnotes: a. 7 Paid Holidays: New Year's Day; Memorial Day; July 4th; Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day & 1 Floating Day B. Vacation Pay: After 1 Year's Service - 5 Days' Paid Vacation; After 2, but Less Than 10 Years' Service - 10 Days' Paid Vacation; After 10, but Less Than 20 Years' Service - 15 Days' Paid Vacation; After 20 Years' Service - 20 Days' Paid Vacation C. Funeral Leave Up to 3 Days Maximum Paid Leave for Death of Mother, Father, Brother, Sister, Spouse, Child, Mother-in-law, Father-in-law, Grandparent and Inlaw Provided Employee Attends Funeral in Adams County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $24.11
Base Rate: $20.61 | Fringe: $3.50
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $68.92
Base Rate: $38.05 | Fringe: $30.87
#federal – Bricklayer in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.45
Base Rate: $36.60 | Fringe: $22.85
#federal – Carpenter in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $38.34
Base Rate: $25.80 | Fringe: $12.54
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $52.52
Base Rate: $35.12 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $25.57
Base Rate: $20.66 | Fringe: $4.91
#federal – Drywall Hanger and Metal Stud Installer in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $36.67
Base Rate: $22.27 | Fringe: $14.40
#federal – Electrician (Alarm Installation Only) in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $73.32
Base Rate: $40.00 | Fringe: $33.32
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring and Installation of Alarms) in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.26
Base Rate: $37.00 | Fringe: $22.26
#federal – Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring Only) in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $73.32
Base Rate: $40.00 | Fringe: $33.32
#federal – Elevator Mechanic Paid Holidays: a. New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Vetern's Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. B. Employer Contributes 8% of Regular Hourly Rate to Vacation Pay Credit for Employee Who Has Worked in Business More Than 5 Years; 6% for Less Than 5 Years' Service in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $95.85
Base Rate: $57.41 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Glazier in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $47.22
Base Rate: $32.89 | Fringe: $14.33
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.57
Base Rate: $36.00 | Fringe: $23.57
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $52.12
Base Rate: $29.44 | Fringe: $22.68
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $69.29
Base Rate: $39.70 | Fringe: $29.59
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $34.47
Base Rate: $25.82 | Fringe: $8.65
#federal – Laborer (Mason Tender - Brick & Cement/Concrete) in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $55.07
Base Rate: $40.97 | Fringe: $14.10
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $23.16
Base Rate: $18.37 | Fringe: $4.79
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $39.87
Base Rate: $29.18 | Fringe: $10.69
#federal – Operator: Loader in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $30.70
Base Rate: $22.69 | Fringe: $8.01
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $34.33
Base Rate: $23.91 | Fringe: $10.42
#federal – Painter: Brush and Roller in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $54.74
Base Rate: $30.28 | Fringe: $24.46
#federal – Pipefitter (Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $67.45
Base Rate: $38.89 | Fringe: $28.56
#federal – Plumber (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $67.45
Base Rate: $38.89 | Fringe: $28.56
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader; Bulldozer) in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $60.43
Base Rate: $44.02 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $60.55
Base Rate: $44.14 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.39
Base Rate: $42.98 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Roofer in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $45.92
Base Rate: $30.19 | Fringe: $15.73
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct and Unit Installation) in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.17
Base Rate: $31.73 | Fringe: $27.44
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct and Unit Installation Only) in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.89
Base Rate: $33.53 | Fringe: $26.36
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $76.36
Base Rate: $48.28 | Fringe: $28.08
#federal – Tile Finisher in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $44.18
Base Rate: $27.87 | Fringe: $16.31
#federal – Tile Setter in Adams County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $48.77
Base Rate: $32.41 | Fringe: $16.36
#federal – Carpenter in Adams County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $26.15
Base Rate: $19.90 | Fringe: $6.25
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Adams County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $57.57
Base Rate: $34.53 | Fringe: $23.04
#federal – Electrician in Adams County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $37.55
Base Rate: $23.34 | Fringe: $14.21
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Adams County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $23.65
Base Rate: $17.40 | Fringe: $6.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Backhoe/Excavator) in Adams County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $52.34
Base Rate: $37.14 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Adams County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $60.93
Base Rate: $36.92 | Fringe: $24.01
#state – Asbestos Worker - Asbestos Abatement in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.00
Base Rate: $35.25 | Fringe: $23.75
#state – Asbestos Worker - Trainee 1 Year - 600 Hrs in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $40.15
Base Rate: $25.00 | Fringe: $15.15
#state – Laborer - 0-1000 Hrs in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $42.18
Base Rate: $25.44 | Fringe: $16.74
#state – Laborer - 1001-2000 Hrs in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $46.42
Base Rate: $29.68 | Fringe: $16.74
#state – Laborer - 2001-3000 Hrs in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $50.66
Base Rate: $33.92 | Fringe: $16.74
#state – Laborer - 3001-4000 Hrs in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.90
Base Rate: $38.16 | Fringe: $16.74
#state – Laborer Group 1 in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.13
Base Rate: $42.39 | Fringe: $16.74
#state – Laborer - Group 2 in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.38
Base Rate: $42.64 | Fringe: $16.74
#state – Laborer - Group 3 in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.53
Base Rate: $42.79 | Fringe: $16.74
#state – Laborer - More Than 4000 Hrs in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.13
Base Rate: $42.39 | Fringe: $16.74
#state – Carpenter in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.81
Base Rate: $30.50 | Fringe: $29.31
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 1st 6 Months in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.67
Base Rate: $23.72 | Fringe: $30.95
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 2nd 6 Months in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $56.65
Base Rate: $25.70 | Fringe: $30.95
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 3rd 6 Months in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.63
Base Rate: $27.68 | Fringe: $30.95
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 4th 6 Months in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $49.94
Base Rate: $25.99 | Fringe: $23.95
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 5th 6 Months in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $52.92
Base Rate: $27.72 | Fringe: $25.20
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 6th 6 Months in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.65
Base Rate: $29.45 | Fringe: $25.20
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 7th 6 Months in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $57.63
Base Rate: $31.18 | Fringe: $26.45
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 8th 6 Months in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.37
Base Rate: $32.92 | Fringe: $26.45
#state – Carpenter Millwright in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $70.49
Base Rate: $39.54 | Fringe: $30.95
#state – Carpenter - Pile Driver in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $66.26
Base Rate: $36.96 | Fringe: $29.30
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 1st Year in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.67
Base Rate: $25.42 | Fringe: $23.25
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $51.49
Base Rate: $28.25 | Fringe: $23.24
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.02
Base Rate: $31.78 | Fringe: $23.24
#state – Bricklayer - Cement Mason Bricklayer Power Plants Tunnels Amuseme Nt Parks B in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.56
Base Rate: $36.31 | Fringe: $23.25
#state – Bricklayer - Cement Mason Bricklayer Sewer Water Works A in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.55
Base Rate: $35.31 | Fringe: $23.24
#state – Ironworker in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $70.91
Base Rate: $40.55 | Fringe: $30.36
#state – Ironworker - Apprentice - 1st 6 Months in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $50.64
Base Rate: $20.28 | Fringe: $30.36
#state – Ironworker - Apprentice - 2nd 6 Months Is 1st Year in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.69
Base Rate: $24.33 | Fringe: $30.36
#state – Ironworker - Apprentice - 3rd 6 Months in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $56.72
Base Rate: $26.36 | Fringe: $30.36
#state – Ironworker - Apprentice - 4th 6 Months Is 2nd Year in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.75
Base Rate: $28.39 | Fringe: $30.36
#state – Ironworker - Apprentice - 5th 6 Months in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $60.77
Base Rate: $30.41 | Fringe: $30.36
#state – Ironworker - Apprentice - 6th 6 Months Is 3rd Year in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $62.80
Base Rate: $32.44 | Fringe: $30.36
#state – Ironworker - Apprentice - 7th 6 Months in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $64.83
Base Rate: $34.47 | Fringe: $30.36
#state – Ironworker - Apprentice - 8th 6 Months Is 4th Year in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $66.86
Base Rate: $36.50 | Fringe: $30.36
#state – Ironworker - Structural, Reinforcin G, Ornament Al, Fence, Pre-cast, Welder, Metal Bldg Erector Rigger in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $70.91
Base Rate: $40.55 | Fringe: $30.36
#state – Plumber Pipefitter in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $77.83
Base Rate: $47.65 | Fringe: $30.18
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 1st Year in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $39.01
Base Rate: $23.83 | Fringe: $15.18
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $49.52
Base Rate: $26.21 | Fringe: $23.31
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $52.52
Base Rate: $28.59 | Fringe: $23.93
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 4th Year in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $56.79
Base Rate: $30.97 | Fringe: $25.82
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 5th Year in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $68.81
Base Rate: $40.50 | Fringe: $28.31
#state – Cement Mason & Plasterer in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $65.53
Base Rate: $39.76 | Fringe: $25.77
#state – Cement Mason & Plasterer - Apprentice - 1st Year in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $53.60
Base Rate: $27.83 | Fringe: $25.77
#state – Cement Mason & Plasterer - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $57.58
Base Rate: $31.81 | Fringe: $25.77
#state – Cement Mason & Plasterer - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $61.55
Base Rate: $35.78 | Fringe: $25.77
#state – Ironworker - Apprentice - 1st Yr A in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $45.26
Base Rate: $24.28 | Fringe: $20.98
#state – Ironworker - Apprentice - 1st Yr B in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $47.29
Base Rate: $26.31 | Fringe: $20.98
#state – Ironworker - Apprentice - 2nd Yr A in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $49.31
Base Rate: $28.33 | Fringe: $20.98
#state – Ironworker - Apprentice - 2nd Yr B in Adams County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $51.33
Base Rate: $30.35 | Fringe: $20.98
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Adams County, Ohio?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 100 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Adams County, Ohio runs from $23.16 to $95.85 per hour, median $56.75. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Adams County, Ohio?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Commercial, Heavy, Highway, Residential construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal and state determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Adams County, Ohio rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated July 30, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.