Prevailing Wages in Defiance County, Ohio
Prevailing wages in Defiance County, Ohio run $10.39 to $83.56 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 $50.61, and among the 98 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $20.04. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Defiance County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $51.70
Base Rate: $32.40 | Fringe: $19.30
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Defiance 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 Defiance 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 Defiance County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $71.55
Base Rate: $46.63 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Defiance County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Defiance County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Defiance County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Defiance County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Defiance County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $65.06
Base Rate: $46.02 | Fringe: $19.04
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Defiance County, Ohio – Heavy
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 Defiance 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 Defiance County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $24.11
Base Rate: $20.61 | Fringe: $3.50
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $65.27
Base Rate: $37.00 | Fringe: $28.27
#federal – Bricklayer in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $57.91
Base Rate: $36.36 | Fringe: $21.55
#federal – Bricklayer: Tile Finisher in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $38.69
Base Rate: $26.88 | Fringe: $11.81
#federal – Bricklayer: Tile Setter in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $46.42
Base Rate: $29.90 | Fringe: $16.52
#federal – Brick Pointer/Caulker/Cleaner in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $51.58
Base Rate: $33.30 | Fringe: $18.28
#federal – Carpenter (Excluding Soft Floor Laying) in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $24.44
Base Rate: $19.12 | Fringe: $5.32
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $33.54
Base Rate: $23.47 | Fringe: $10.07
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $21.69
Base Rate: $18.57 | Fringe: $3.12
#federal – Drywall Hanger and Metal Stud Installer in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $23.27
Base Rate: $17.63 | Fringe: $5.64
#federal – Electrician in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $73.64
Base Rate: $48.40 | Fringe: $25.24
#federal – Glazier in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $61.56
Base Rate: $36.50 | Fringe: $25.06
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.57
Base Rate: $36.00 | Fringe: $23.57
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $56.91
Base Rate: $33.18 | Fringe: $23.73
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $64.70
Base Rate: $35.50 | Fringe: $29.20
#federal – Laborer (Chain Link/Cyclone Fence Erection) in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $40.53
Base Rate: $28.73 | Fringe: $11.80
#federal – Laborer: Common or General; Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $48.77
Base Rate: $32.35 | Fringe: $16.42
#federal – Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $10.39
Base Rate: $10.39
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $31.34
Base Rate: $22.74 | Fringe: $8.60
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $23.16
Base Rate: $18.37 | Fringe: $4.79
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $32.35
Base Rate: $24.59 | Fringe: $7.76
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $23.26
Base Rate: $20.00 | Fringe: $3.26
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $31.01
Base Rate: $23.50 | Fringe: $7.51
#federal – Operator: Loader in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $20.15
Base Rate: $17.43 | Fringe: $2.72
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $36.27
Base Rate: $25.85 | Fringe: $10.42
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $28.76
Base Rate: $17.91 | Fringe: $10.85
#federal – Pipefitter (Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $83.56
Base Rate: $51.00 | Fringe: $32.56
#federal – Plumber, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $46.77
Base Rate: $29.57 | Fringe: $17.20
#federal – Plumber (HVAC Pipe Installation Only) in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $83.56
Base Rate: $51.00 | Fringe: $32.56
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane; Scraper) in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $60.55
Base Rate: $44.14 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.39
Base Rate: $42.98 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Roofer in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $48.91
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $19.84
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct and Unit Installation) in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $74.73
Base Rate: $39.58 | Fringe: $35.15
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct and HVAC Unit Installation Only) in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $34.23
Base Rate: $22.05 | Fringe: $12.18
#federal – Soft Floor Layer in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $55.41
Base Rate: $30.25 | Fringe: $25.16
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Defiance County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $35.09
Base Rate: $25.91 | Fringe: $9.18
#federal – Carpenter in Defiance County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $26.15
Base Rate: $19.90 | Fringe: $6.25
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Defiance County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $17.51
Base Rate: $15.32 | Fringe: $2.19
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Defiance County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $57.57
Base Rate: $34.53 | Fringe: $23.04
#state – Painter - Apprentice - 1st 0-1500 Hrs in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $34.55
Base Rate: $14.51 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Apprentice - 2nd 1501-3000 Hrs in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $36.97
Base Rate: $16.93 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Apprentice - 3rd 3001-4500 Hrs in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $39.39
Base Rate: $19.35 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Apprentice - 4th 4501-6000 Hrs in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $41.81
Base Rate: $21.77 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Bridge Blaster - Class 1 in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.11
Base Rate: $38.07 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Bridge Painter, Rigger, Containm Ent Builder, Spot Blaster - Class 2 in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.11
Base Rate: $35.07 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter Brush Roll in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $47.68
Base Rate: $27.64 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Brush, Roll, Spray, Water Borne Products in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $44.23
Base Rate: $24.19 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Concrete Sealing, Concrete Blasting/P Ower Washing/ Etc. - Class 4 in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $51.11
Base Rate: $31.07 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter Drywall Finisher in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.43
Base Rate: $28.39 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Equipment Operator/ Field Mechanic, Grit Reclamati on, Paint Mixer, Traffic Control, Boat Person, Driver - Class 3 - (0-5 Yrs. Exp.) in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.11
Base Rate: $28.07 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Equipment Operator/ Field Mechanic, Grit Reclamati on, Paint Mixer, Traffic Control, Boat Person, Driver - Class 3 - (5 Plus Yrs. Exp.) in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $51.31
Base Rate: $31.27 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Lead Abatement in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $49.43
Base Rate: $29.39 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Lead Abatement (Plus .75 Premium When Blasting) in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $49.43
Base Rate: $29.39 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Sandblaster, Pressure Cleaner, and Spray of Alkyd, Epoxy and Petroleum Base Products in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $44.98
Base Rate: $24.94 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Spray, Sandblast, Pressure Cleaning, Refinery in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.43
Base Rate: $28.39 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Wallcoveri Ng in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.43
Base Rate: $28.39 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Wall Coverings in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.43
Base Rate: $28.39 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Glazier in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $65.21
Base Rate: $37.77 | Fringe: $27.44
#state – Glazier - Apprentice - 1st Year in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $53.88
Base Rate: $26.44 | Fringe: $27.44
#state – Glazier - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.77
Base Rate: $28.33 | Fringe: $27.44
#state – Glazier - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $57.66
Base Rate: $30.22 | Fringe: $27.44
#state – Glazier - Apprentice - 4th Year in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $61.43
Base Rate: $33.99 | Fringe: $27.44
#state – Bricklayer in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $62.16
Base Rate: $38.04 | Fringe: $24.12
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 1st 6 Months in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $45.18
Base Rate: $22.91 | Fringe: $22.27
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 2nd 6 Months in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $47.09
Base Rate: $24.82 | Fringe: $22.27
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 3rd 6 Months in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $50.75
Base Rate: $26.63 | Fringe: $24.12
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 4th 6 Months in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $50.91
Base Rate: $28.64 | Fringe: $22.27
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 5th 6 Months in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $52.82
Base Rate: $30.55 | Fringe: $22.27
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 6th 6 Months in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.73
Base Rate: $32.46 | Fringe: $22.27
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 7th 6 Months in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $56.64
Base Rate: $34.37 | Fringe: $22.27
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 7th 7months in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.36
Base Rate: $34.24 | Fringe: $24.12
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 8th 6 Months in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.55
Base Rate: $36.28 | Fringe: $22.27
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 8th 8 Months in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $60.26
Base Rate: $36.14 | Fringe: $24.12
#state – Bricklayer - Mason Trainee 1 to 90 Days in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $17.12
Base Rate: $17.12
#state – Bricklayer - Mason Trainee 2nd Year in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $31.25
Base Rate: $19.02 | Fringe: $12.23
#state – Bricklayer - Mason Trainee 90 to 365 Days in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $29.35
Base Rate: $17.12 | Fringe: $12.23
#state – Bricklayer - Mosaic Worker in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $60.46
Base Rate: $38.19 | Fringe: $22.27
#state – Bricklayer - Stone Mason/ Pointer Caulker Cleaner/ Refractory Workers in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $62.16
Base Rate: $38.04 | Fringe: $24.12
#state – Bricklayer - Terrazzo Worker in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $60.46
Base Rate: $38.19 | Fringe: $22.27
#state – Bricklayer - Tile Assistant Finishers - 1st Year in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $40.01
Base Rate: $25.11 | Fringe: $14.90
#state – Bricklayer - Tile Assistant Finishers - 2nd Year in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $45.25
Base Rate: $30.35 | Fringe: $14.90
#state – Bricklayer - Tile Assistant Finishers - 3rd Year in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $50.48
Base Rate: $35.58 | Fringe: $14.90
#state – Bricklayer Tile Setter in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $60.46
Base Rate: $38.19 | Fringe: $22.27
#state – Cement Mason in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $64.94
Base Rate: $38.64 | Fringe: $26.30
#state – Cement Mason - Apprentice - 1st Year in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $53.35
Base Rate: $27.05 | Fringe: $26.30
#state – Cement Mason - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $57.21
Base Rate: $30.91 | Fringe: $26.30
#state – Cement Mason - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $61.08
Base Rate: $34.78 | Fringe: $26.30
#state – Ironworker in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $69.60
Base Rate: $40.00 | Fringe: $29.60
#state – Ironworker - Apprentice - 1st Year in Defiance County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $40.60
Base Rate: $26.00 | Fringe: $14.60
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Defiance 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 Defiance County, Ohio runs from $10.39 to $83.56 per hour, median $50.61. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Defiance 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 Defiance 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.