Prevailing Wages in Athens County, Ohio
Prevailing wages in Athens County, Ohio run $16.50 to $95.85 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 98 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $54.64, and among the 96 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $19.17. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Athens County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $51.70
Base Rate: $32.40 | Fringe: $19.30
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Athens 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 Athens 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 Athens County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $71.55
Base Rate: $46.63 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Athens County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Athens County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Athens County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Athens County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Athens County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.06
Base Rate: $46.02 | Fringe: $19.04
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Athens 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 Athens County, Ohio – Highway
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 Athens County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $24.11
Base Rate: $20.61 | Fringe: $3.50
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $68.92
Base Rate: $38.05 | Fringe: $30.87
#federal – Bricklayer in Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $52.87
Base Rate: $32.43 | Fringe: $20.44
#federal – Carpenter in Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.07
Base Rate: $35.69 | Fringe: $23.38
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $52.52
Base Rate: $35.12 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $25.57
Base Rate: $20.66 | Fringe: $4.91
#federal – Drywall Hanger and Metal Stud Installer in Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $36.67
Base Rate: $22.27 | Fringe: $14.40
#federal – Electrician (Includes Low Voltage Wiring and Alarm Installation) in Athens 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 Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $95.85
Base Rate: $57.41 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Glazier in Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $47.22
Base Rate: $32.89 | Fringe: $14.33
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.57
Base Rate: $36.00 | Fringe: $23.57
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing in Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $52.12
Base Rate: $29.44 | Fringe: $22.68
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $69.29
Base Rate: $39.70 | Fringe: $29.59
#federal – Laborer (Common or General; Mason Tender - Brick & Cement/Concrete) in Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $55.07
Base Rate: $40.97 | Fringe: $14.10
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $23.16
Base Rate: $18.37 | Fringe: $4.79
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $39.87
Base Rate: $29.18 | Fringe: $10.69
#federal – Operator: Loader in Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $30.70
Base Rate: $22.69 | Fringe: $8.01
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $34.33
Base Rate: $23.91 | Fringe: $10.42
#federal – Painter: Brush and Roller in Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $54.74
Base Rate: $30.28 | Fringe: $24.46
#federal – Pipefitter (Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $67.45
Base Rate: $38.89 | Fringe: $28.56
#federal – Plumber (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Athens 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 Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $60.43
Base Rate: $44.02 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $60.55
Base Rate: $44.14 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.39
Base Rate: $42.98 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Roofer in Athens 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 Athens 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 Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.89
Base Rate: $33.53 | Fringe: $26.36
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $76.36
Base Rate: $48.28 | Fringe: $28.08
#federal – Tile Finisher in Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $38.76
Base Rate: $28.31 | Fringe: $10.45
#federal – Tile Setter in Athens County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $46.69
Base Rate: $29.92 | Fringe: $16.77
#federal – Carpenter in Athens County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $26.15
Base Rate: $19.90 | Fringe: $6.25
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Athens County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $57.57
Base Rate: $34.53 | Fringe: $23.04
#federal – Electrician in Athens County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $37.55
Base Rate: $23.34 | Fringe: $14.21
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Athens County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $23.65
Base Rate: $17.40 | Fringe: $6.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Backhoe/Excavator) in Athens County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $52.34
Base Rate: $37.14 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Athens County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $60.93
Base Rate: $36.92 | Fringe: $24.01
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Athens County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $30.85
Base Rate: $19.13 | Fringe: $11.72
#state – Asbestos Worker - Apprentice - 1st Year in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $43.23
Base Rate: $27.91 | Fringe: $15.32
#state – Asbestos Worker - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.24
Base Rate: $32.57 | Fringe: $15.67
#state – Asbestos Worker - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.54
Base Rate: $37.23 | Fringe: $18.31
#state – Asbestos Worker - Apprentice - 4th Year in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.12
Base Rate: $39.56 | Fringe: $18.56
#state – Asbestos Worker - Asbestos Insulation Mechanic in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $68.95
Base Rate: $42.85 | Fringe: $26.10
#state – Asbestos Worker - Firestop Technicia N in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $68.95
Base Rate: $42.85 | Fringe: $26.10
#state – Asbestos Worker - Asbestos Abatement in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.00
Base Rate: $35.25 | Fringe: $23.75
#state – Asbestos Worker - Trainee 1 Year - 600 Hrs in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $40.15
Base Rate: $25.00 | Fringe: $15.15
#state – Laborer - 0-1000 Hrs in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $42.18
Base Rate: $25.44 | Fringe: $16.74
#state – Laborer - 1001-2000 Hrs in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $46.42
Base Rate: $29.68 | Fringe: $16.74
#state – Laborer - 2001-3000 Hrs in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $50.66
Base Rate: $33.92 | Fringe: $16.74
#state – Laborer - 3001-4000 Hrs in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.90
Base Rate: $38.16 | Fringe: $16.74
#state – Laborer Group 1 in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.13
Base Rate: $42.39 | Fringe: $16.74
#state – Laborer - Group 2 in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.38
Base Rate: $42.64 | Fringe: $16.74
#state – Laborer - Group 3 in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.53
Base Rate: $42.79 | Fringe: $16.74
#state – Laborer - More Than 4000 Hrs in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.13
Base Rate: $42.39 | Fringe: $16.74
#state – Bricklayer in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $35.53 | Fringe: $22.62
#state – Bricklayer - 1-90 Days in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $17.77
Base Rate: $17.77
#state – Bricklayer - 366 Plus Days in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $31.97
Base Rate: $21.32 | Fringe: $10.65
#state – Bricklayer - 91-365 Days in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $28.42
Base Rate: $17.77 | Fringe: $10.65
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 1st 6 Months in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $43.94
Base Rate: $21.32 | Fringe: $22.62
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 1st Year in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $44.99
Base Rate: $24.98 | Fringe: $20.01
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 2nd 6 Months in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $45.71
Base Rate: $23.09 | Fringe: $22.62
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.55
Base Rate: $28.54 | Fringe: $20.01
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 3rd 6 Months in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $47.49
Base Rate: $24.87 | Fringe: $22.62
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $44.46
Base Rate: $29.71 | Fringe: $14.75
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 4th 6 Months in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $49.27
Base Rate: $26.65 | Fringe: $22.62
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 4th Year in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $53.91
Base Rate: $33.90 | Fringe: $20.01
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 5th 6 Months in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $51.04
Base Rate: $28.42 | Fringe: $22.62
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 6th 6 Months in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $52.82
Base Rate: $30.20 | Fringe: $22.62
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 7th 6 Months in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.60
Base Rate: $31.98 | Fringe: $22.62
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 8th 6 Months in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $56.37
Base Rate: $33.75 | Fringe: $22.62
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice Improver in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $16.50
Base Rate: $16.50
#state – Bricklayer - Base Grinder in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.51
Base Rate: $33.76 | Fringe: $14.75
#state – Bricklayer - Cement Mason in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $35.53 | Fringe: $22.62
#state – Bricklayer - Floor Grinder in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.26
Base Rate: $33.51 | Fringe: $14.75
#state – Bricklayer - Marble Mason in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.69
Base Rate: $35.68 | Fringe: $20.01
#state – Bricklayer - Plasterer in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $35.53 | Fringe: $22.62
#state – Bricklayer - Pointer Caulker Cleaner in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $35.53 | Fringe: $22.62
#state – Bricklayer - Refractory Specialist in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.03
Base Rate: $36.41 | Fringe: $22.62
#state – Bricklayer - Stone Mason in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $35.53 | Fringe: $22.62
#state – Bricklayer - Terrazzo Finisher in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.01
Base Rate: $33.26 | Fringe: $14.75
#state – Bricklayer - Terrazzo Worker in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.94
Base Rate: $35.93 | Fringe: $20.01
#state – Bricklayer - Terrazzo Worker, Installation in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.94
Base Rate: $35.93 | Fringe: $20.01
#state – Bricklayer Tile Marble Finisher in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $47.76
Base Rate: $33.01 | Fringe: $14.75
#state – Bricklayer Tile Setter in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.69
Base Rate: $35.68 | Fringe: $20.01
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 1st 6 Months in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.67
Base Rate: $23.72 | Fringe: $30.95
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 2nd 6 Months in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $56.65
Base Rate: $25.70 | Fringe: $30.95
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 3rd 6 Months in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.63
Base Rate: $27.68 | Fringe: $30.95
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 4th 6 Months in Athens County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $60.61
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $30.95
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Athens County, Ohio?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 98 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Athens County, Ohio runs from $16.50 to $95.85 per hour, median $54.64. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Athens 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 Athens 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.