Prevailing Wages in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Prevailing wages in Cuyahoga County, Ohio run $20.34 to $102.23 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 $52.90, and among the 100 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $20.20. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $51.70
Base Rate: $32.40 | Fringe: $19.30
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Heavy
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 Cuyahoga 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 Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $71.55
Base Rate: $46.63 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.06
Base Rate: $46.02 | Fringe: $19.04
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Cuyahoga 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 Cuyahoga 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 Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $24.11
Base Rate: $20.61 | Fringe: $3.50
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $70.81
Base Rate: $43.88 | Fringe: $26.93
#federal – Bricklayer in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $58.32
Base Rate: $38.13 | Fringe: $20.19
#federal – Brick Pointer/Caulker/Cleaner in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $58.32
Base Rate: $38.13 | Fringe: $20.19
#federal – Carpenter (Including Drywall Hanging and Metal Stud Installation; Excluding Soft Floor Laying and Form Work) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $61.02
Base Rate: $37.52 | Fringe: $23.50
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.29
Base Rate: $35.58 | Fringe: $23.71
#federal – Electrician: Including HVAC/Temperature Controls and Alarm Installation Footnotes; a. 6 Paid Holidays: New Year's Day; Memorial Day; July 4th; Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day; & Christmas Day B. 1 Week's Paid Vacation for 1 Year's Service; 2 Weeks' Paid Vacation for 2 or More Years' Service in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $71.55
Base Rate: $46.63 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring Only)Footnotes; a. 6 Paid Holidays: New Year's Day; Memorial Day; July 4th; Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day; & Christmas Day B. 1 Week's Paid Vacation for 1 Year's Service; 2 Weeks' Paid Vacation for 2 or More Years' Service in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $47.96
Base Rate: $33.05 | Fringe: $14.91
#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 Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $102.23
Base Rate: $63.79 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Glazier in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $55.62
Base Rate: $34.82 | Fringe: $20.80
#federal – Ironworker (Ornamental, Reinforcing, & Structural) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $65.84
Base Rate: $36.83 | Fringe: $29.01
#federal – Laborer: Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $39.08
Base Rate: $24.53 | Fringe: $14.55
#federal – Laborer (Common or General; Mason Tender - Brick & Cement/Concrete) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $54.55
Base Rate: $31.89 | Fringe: $22.66
#federal – Laborer (Form Work) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $43.23
Base Rate: $32.28 | Fringe: $10.95
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $42.17
Base Rate: $31.27 | Fringe: $10.90
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $45.14
Base Rate: $32.88 | Fringe: $12.26
#federal – Operator: Loader in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $42.27
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $12.61
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $44.28
Base Rate: $31.48 | Fringe: $12.80
#federal – Operator: Roller in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $44.28
Base Rate: $31.48 | Fringe: $12.80
#federal – Painter: Brush and Roller in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $51.80
Base Rate: $32.35 | Fringe: $19.45
#federal – Painter (Drywall Finishing/Taping Only) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $55.65
Base Rate: $35.45 | Fringe: $20.20
#federal – Painter: Spray in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $35.18
Base Rate: $22.78 | Fringe: $12.40
#federal – Piledriverman in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $63.84
Base Rate: $36.34 | Fringe: $27.50
#federal – Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $77.72
Base Rate: $49.17 | Fringe: $28.55
#federal – Plasterer (Including Floor Layer: Floor Coating/Epoxy) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $45.18
Base Rate: $29.51 | Fringe: $15.67
#federal – Plumber (Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $74.89
Base Rate: $44.86 | Fringe: $30.03
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe; Crane) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $63.12
Base Rate: $46.71 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $63.12
Base Rate: $46.71 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $48.53
Base Rate: $28.87 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $52.08
Base Rate: $32.42 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Mechanic) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $52.58
Base Rate: $32.92 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $53.34
Base Rate: $36.93 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Roofer in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $61.43
Base Rate: $40.15 | Fringe: $21.28
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Including HVAC Duct and Unit Installation) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $73.17
Base Rate: $43.06 | Fringe: $30.11
#federal – Soft Floor Layer in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $61.02
Base Rate: $37.52 | Fringe: $23.50
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $77.72
Base Rate: $49.17 | Fringe: $28.55
#federal – Tile Finisher in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $47.73
Base Rate: $31.50 | Fringe: $16.23
#federal – Tile Setter in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $55.56
Base Rate: $36.07 | Fringe: $19.49
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump (All Types) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $36.05
Base Rate: $24.32 | Fringe: $11.73
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 1st 3 Months in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $28.57
Base Rate: $18.98 | Fringe: $9.59
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 2nd 3 Months in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $33.74
Base Rate: $18.98 | Fringe: $14.76
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 2nd 6 Months in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $35.32
Base Rate: $20.56 | Fringe: $14.76
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 3rd 6 Months in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $36.90
Base Rate: $22.14 | Fringe: $14.76
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 4th 6 Months in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $38.49
Base Rate: $23.73 | Fringe: $14.76
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 5th 6 Months in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.84
Base Rate: $25.30 | Fringe: $23.54
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 6th 6 Months in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $50.98
Base Rate: $26.89 | Fringe: $24.09
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 7th 6 Months in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $53.11
Base Rate: $28.47 | Fringe: $24.64
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 8th 6 Month in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.24
Base Rate: $30.05 | Fringe: $25.19
#state – Carpenter Insulation in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $57.37
Base Rate: $31.63 | Fringe: $25.74
#state – Asbestos Worker - Asbestos Abatement in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.00
Base Rate: $35.25 | Fringe: $23.75
#state – Asbestos Worker - Trainee 1 Year - 600 Hrs in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $40.15
Base Rate: $25.00 | Fringe: $15.15
#state – Electrical - Apprentice Lightning Protection Installer 1st Day-6 Months in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $33.39
Base Rate: $19.83 | Fringe: $13.56
#state – Electrical - Apprentice Lightning Protection Installer 2nd 6 Months in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $35.60
Base Rate: $21.81 | Fringe: $13.79
#state – Electrical - Apprentice Lightning Protection Installer 3rd 6th Months in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $38.34
Base Rate: $23.79 | Fringe: $14.55
#state – Electrical - Apprentice Lightning Protection Installer 3rd Year in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $43.48
Base Rate: $27.76 | Fringe: $15.72
#state – Electrical - Apprentice Lightning Protection Installer 4th 6 Months Months in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $40.60
Base Rate: $25.77 | Fringe: $14.83
#state – Electrical - Apprentice Lightning Protection Installer 4th Year in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.07
Base Rate: $31.72 | Fringe: $16.35
#state – Electrical - Apprentice Lightning Protection Installer 5th Year in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $52.69
Base Rate: $35.69 | Fringe: $17.00
#state – Electrical Lightning Protection Installer 60 Months and Up in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.17
Base Rate: $39.65 | Fringe: $18.52
#state – Apprentice - 1st Year in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $31.80
Base Rate: $24.70 | Fringe: $7.10
#state – Apprentice - 2nd Year in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $47.85
Base Rate: $25.42 | Fringe: $22.43
#state – Apprentice - 3rd Year in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $51.86
Base Rate: $29.43 | Fringe: $22.43
#state – Apprentice - 4th Year in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $57.47
Base Rate: $35.04 | Fringe: $22.43
#state – Apprentice - 5th Year in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $61.49
Base Rate: $39.06 | Fringe: $22.43
#state – Carpenter in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $65.28
Base Rate: $39.55 | Fringe: $25.73
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 1st 6 Months in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $51.29
Base Rate: $22.41 | Fringe: $28.88
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 8th 6 Months in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $64.36
Base Rate: $35.48 | Fringe: $28.88
#state – Carpenter - Certified Welder in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $67.28
Base Rate: $38.40 | Fringe: $28.88
#state – Carpenter - Diver in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $84.91
Base Rate: $56.03 | Fringe: $28.88
#state – Carpenter Floorlayer in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $65.30
Base Rate: $39.54 | Fringe: $25.76
#state – Carpenter - Layoutman on Monorail in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $69.04
Base Rate: $40.22 | Fringe: $28.82
#state – Carpenter Millwright in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $66.23
Base Rate: $37.41 | Fringe: $28.82
#state – Carpenter Pile Driver in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $66.23
Base Rate: $37.35 | Fringe: $28.88
#state – Pipefitter in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $81.54
Base Rate: $51.02 | Fringe: $30.52
#state – 0 to 1851 Hrs in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $20.34
Base Rate: $18.61 | Fringe: $1.73
#state – 1200 Hrs Worked/14 4 School Hrs in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $24.47
Base Rate: $22.74 | Fringe: $1.73
#state – 1800 Hrs Worked/21 6 School Hrs in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $46.45
Base Rate: $24.81 | Fringe: $21.64
#state – 1852 to 3350 Hrs in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $44.38
Base Rate: $22.74 | Fringe: $21.64
#state – 2400 Hrs Worked/ 288 School Hrs in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.52
Base Rate: $26.88 | Fringe: $21.64
#state – 3000 Hrs Worked/36 0 School Hrs in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $50.59
Base Rate: $28.95 | Fringe: $21.64
#state – 3351 to 4850 Hrs in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $50.59
Base Rate: $28.95 | Fringe: $21.64
#state – 3600 Hrs Worked/43 2 School Hrs in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $52.65
Base Rate: $31.01 | Fringe: $21.64
#state – 4200 Hrs Worked/50 4 School Hrs in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.72
Base Rate: $33.08 | Fringe: $21.64
#state – 4800 Hrs Worked/57 6 School Hrs in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.86
Base Rate: $37.22 | Fringe: $21.64
#state – 4851 to 6350 Hrs in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.72
Base Rate: $33.08 | Fringe: $21.64
#state – 600 Hrs Worked/72 School Hrs in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $22.41
Base Rate: $20.68 | Fringe: $1.73
#state – 6351 to 7550 Hrs in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.86
Base Rate: $37.22 | Fringe: $21.64
#state – 7551 Hrs in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $62.99
Base Rate: $41.35 | Fringe: $21.64
#state – Glazier in Cuyahoga County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $60.97
Base Rate: $38.00 | Fringe: $22.97
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Cuyahoga 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 Cuyahoga County, Ohio runs from $20.34 to $102.23 per hour, median $52.90. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Cuyahoga 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 Cuyahoga 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.