Prevailing Wages in Butler County, Ohio
Prevailing wages in Butler County, Ohio run $16.81 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 $49.34, and among the 99 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $17.71. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Butler County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $51.70
Base Rate: $32.40 | Fringe: $19.30
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Butler 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 Butler County, Ohio – Heavy
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 Butler County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $71.55
Base Rate: $46.63 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Butler County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Butler County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Butler County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Butler County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Butler County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.06
Base Rate: $46.02 | Fringe: $19.04
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Butler 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 Butler 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 Butler County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $24.11
Base Rate: $20.61 | Fringe: $3.50
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $58.27
Base Rate: $35.23 | Fringe: $23.04
#federal – Bricklayer in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $29.44
Base Rate: $24.73 | Fringe: $4.71
#federal – Carpenter (Accoustical Ceiling Installation Only) in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $51.36
Base Rate: $32.26 | Fringe: $19.10
#federal – Carpenter (Includes Drywall Hanging and Metal Stud Installation; Excludes Form Work) in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $51.36
Base Rate: $32.26 | Fringe: $19.10
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $34.96
Base Rate: $32.38 | Fringe: $2.58
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring) in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $62.16
Base Rate: $38.00 | Fringe: $24.16
#federal – Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring Only) in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $31.38
Base Rate: $22.62 | Fringe: $8.76
#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 Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $95.85
Base Rate: $57.41 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Glazier in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $50.15
Base Rate: $31.95 | Fringe: $18.20
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental and Structural in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $61.67
Base Rate: $37.77 | Fringe: $23.90
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $62.17
Base Rate: $38.27 | Fringe: $23.90
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $35.18
Base Rate: $26.19 | Fringe: $8.99
#federal – Laborer: Common or General; Form Work in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $46.94
Base Rate: $32.49 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $24.47
Base Rate: $23.60 | Fringe: $0.87
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $47.27
Base Rate: $32.82 | Fringe: $14.45
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $33.67
Base Rate: $23.87 | Fringe: $9.80
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $32.13
Base Rate: $23.18 | Fringe: $8.95
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $51.68
Base Rate: $36.89 | Fringe: $14.79
#federal – Operator: Loader in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $42.27
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $12.61
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $43.93
Base Rate: $27.56 | Fringe: $16.37
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $43.57
Base Rate: $30.28 | Fringe: $13.29
#federal – Operator: Roller in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $41.85
Base Rate: $29.85 | Fringe: $12.00
#federal – Painter: Brush and Roller in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $42.04
Base Rate: $28.29 | Fringe: $13.75
#federal – Painter: Spray in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $35.18
Base Rate: $22.78 | Fringe: $12.40
#federal – Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation, Excludes HVAC Unit Installation) in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $70.70
Base Rate: $43.30 | Fringe: $27.40
#federal – Plasterer in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $49.00
Base Rate: $31.35 | Fringe: $17.65
#federal – Plumber (Includes HVAC Unit Installation, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $70.70
Base Rate: $43.30 | Fringe: $27.40
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $60.55
Base Rate: $44.14 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer; Crane in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $60.55
Base Rate: $44.14 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $48.53
Base Rate: $28.87 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $52.08
Base Rate: $32.42 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Mechanic) in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $52.58
Base Rate: $32.92 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Roofer in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $54.32
Base Rate: $34.38 | Fringe: $19.94
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excluding HVAC Duct Installation) in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $58.09
Base Rate: $34.32 | Fringe: $23.77
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $57.02
Base Rate: $31.23 | Fringe: $25.79
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $76.36
Base Rate: $48.28 | Fringe: $28.08
#federal – Tile Finisher in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $44.18
Base Rate: $27.87 | Fringe: $16.31
#federal – Tile Setter in Butler County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $48.77
Base Rate: $32.41 | Fringe: $16.36
#state – Asbestos Worker - Apprentice - 1st Year in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $43.23
Base Rate: $27.91 | Fringe: $15.32
#state – Asbestos Worker - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.24
Base Rate: $32.57 | Fringe: $15.67
#state – Asbestos Worker - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.54
Base Rate: $37.23 | Fringe: $18.31
#state – Asbestos Worker - Apprentice - 4th Year in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.12
Base Rate: $39.56 | Fringe: $18.56
#state – Asbestos Worker - Asbestos Insulation Mechanic in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $68.95
Base Rate: $42.85 | Fringe: $26.10
#state – Asbestos Worker - Firestop Technicia N in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $68.95
Base Rate: $42.85 | Fringe: $26.10
#state – Bricklayer in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $56.63
Base Rate: $37.35 | Fringe: $19.28
#state – Bricklayer - 366+ Days in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $29.77
Base Rate: $18.68 | Fringe: $11.09
#state – Bricklayer - 90-365 Days in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $27.90
Base Rate: $16.81 | Fringe: $11.09
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 1st 6 Months in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $45.43
Base Rate: $26.15 | Fringe: $19.28
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 2nd 6 Months in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $46.93
Base Rate: $27.65 | Fringe: $19.28
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 3rd 6 Months in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.41
Base Rate: $29.13 | Fringe: $19.28
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 4th 6 Months in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $49.91
Base Rate: $30.63 | Fringe: $19.28
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 5th 6 Months in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $51.41
Base Rate: $32.13 | Fringe: $19.28
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 6th 6 Months in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $52.90
Base Rate: $33.62 | Fringe: $19.28
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 7th 6 Months in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.40
Base Rate: $35.12 | Fringe: $19.28
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 8th 6 Months in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.88
Base Rate: $36.60 | Fringe: $19.28
#state – Bricklayer - Free Standing Chimney in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $57.13
Base Rate: $37.85 | Fringe: $19.28
#state – Bricklayer - Layout Man in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $56.88
Base Rate: $37.60 | Fringe: $19.28
#state – Bricklayer - Mason Finisher 1-90 Days in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $16.81
Base Rate: $16.81
#state – Bricklayer - Pointer Caulker Cleaner in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $56.63
Base Rate: $37.35 | Fringe: $19.28
#state – Bricklayer - Refractory Worker Hot Pay in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.63
Base Rate: $40.35 | Fringe: $19.28
#state – Bricklayer - Refractory Workers in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $57.63
Base Rate: $38.35 | Fringe: $19.28
#state – Bricklayer - Sawman in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $56.88
Base Rate: $37.60 | Fringe: $19.28
#state – Bricklayer - Stone Mason in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $56.63
Base Rate: $37.35 | Fringe: $19.28
#state – Asbestos Worker - Asbestos Abatement in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.00
Base Rate: $35.25 | Fringe: $23.75
#state – Asbestos Worker - Trainee 1 Year - 600 Hrs in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $40.15
Base Rate: $25.00 | Fringe: $15.15
#state – Plasterer in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $50.90
Base Rate: $32.19 | Fringe: $18.71
#state – Plasterer - Apprentice - 1st 900 Hours in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $32.50
Base Rate: $22.53 | Fringe: $9.97
#state – Plasterer - Apprentice - 2nd 900 Hours in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $33.79
Base Rate: $23.82 | Fringe: $9.97
#state – Plasterer - Apprentice - 3rd 900 Hours in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $42.82
Base Rate: $25.11 | Fringe: $17.71
#state – Plasterer - Apprentice - 4th 900 Hours in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $44.11
Base Rate: $26.40 | Fringe: $17.71
#state – Plasterer - Apprentice - 5th 900 Hours in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $45.39
Base Rate: $27.68 | Fringe: $17.71
#state – Plasterer - Apprentice - 6th 900 Hours in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $46.68
Base Rate: $28.97 | Fringe: $17.71
#state – Plasterer - Apprentice - 7th 900 Hours in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $47.97
Base Rate: $30.26 | Fringe: $17.71
#state – Plasterer - Apprentice - 8th 900 Hours in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $49.26
Base Rate: $31.55 | Fringe: $17.71
#state – Painter - Apprentice - 1st Year in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $41.13
Base Rate: $30.92 | Fringe: $10.21
#state – Painter - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $31.80
Base Rate: $21.59 | Fringe: $10.21
#state – Painter - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $34.88
Base Rate: $24.67 | Fringe: $10.21
#state – Painter - Apprentice - 4th Year in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $37.97
Base Rate: $27.76 | Fringe: $10.21
#state – Painter Bridge - Class 1 in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $56.34
Base Rate: $41.23 | Fringe: $15.11
#state – Painter - Bridge Painter, Rigger, Containm Ent Builder, Spot Blaster - Class 2 in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $49.34
Base Rate: $34.23 | Fringe: $15.11
#state – Painter Brush Roll in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $45.95
Base Rate: $30.84 | Fringe: $15.11
#state – Painter - Concrete Sealing, Concrete Blasting/P Ower Washing, Etc. - Class 4 in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $49.34
Base Rate: $34.23 | Fringe: $15.11
#state – Painter - Elevated Tanks in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $46.95
Base Rate: $31.84 | Fringe: $15.11
#state – Painter - Equipment Operator/ Field Mechanic, Grit Reclamati on, Paint Mixer, Traffic Control, Boat Person - Class 3 in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $49.34
Base Rate: $34.23 | Fringe: $15.11
#state – Painter - Paper Hanger in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $45.95
Base Rate: $30.84 | Fringe: $15.11
#state – Painter - Quality Control/Q Uality Assurance , Traffic Safety, Competent Person - Class 5 in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $49.34
Base Rate: $34.23 | Fringe: $15.11
#state – Painter - Sand Blaster Water Blaster in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $46.70
Base Rate: $31.59 | Fringe: $15.11
#state – Painter - Spray Painter in Butler County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $46.45
Base Rate: $31.34 | Fringe: $15.11
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Butler 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 Butler County, Ohio runs from $16.81 to $95.85 per hour, median $49.34. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Butler County, Ohio?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Commercial, Heavy, Highway 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 Butler 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.