Prevailing Wages in Franklin County, Ohio
Prevailing wages in Franklin County, Ohio run $16.50 to $95.77 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 $52.80, and among the 98 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $18.05. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Franklin County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $51.70
Base Rate: $32.40 | Fringe: $19.30
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $71.55
Base Rate: $46.63 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Franklin County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Franklin County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Franklin County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Franklin County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Franklin County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.06
Base Rate: $46.02 | Fringe: $19.04
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $24.11
Base Rate: $20.61 | Fringe: $3.50
#federal – Abatement Worker: Asbestos (Removal from Ceilings, Floors, and Walls) in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $31.99
Base Rate: $22.74 | Fringe: $9.25
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $58.27
Base Rate: $35.23 | Fringe: $23.04
#federal – Bricklayer in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $52.86
Base Rate: $33.24 | Fringe: $19.62
#federal – Carpenter (Acoustical Ceiling Installation Only) in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $32.78
Base Rate: $24.17 | Fringe: $8.61
#federal – Carpenter (Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation) in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.53
Base Rate: $35.94 | Fringe: $23.59
#federal – Carpenter (Soft Floor Layer and Floor Laying - Hardwood Floors Only) in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.53
Base Rate: $35.94 | Fringe: $23.59
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $38.41
Base Rate: $26.07 | Fringe: $12.34
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $26.08
Base Rate: $20.81 | Fringe: $5.27
#federal – Drywall Hanger and Metal Stud Installer in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $24.86
Base Rate: $21.75 | Fringe: $3.11
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Installation of HVAC/Temperature Controls and Low Voltage Wiring) in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $69.37
Base Rate: $43.00 | Fringe: $26.37
#federal – Electrician (HVAC/Temperature Controls Installation 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 Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $71.55
Base Rate: $46.63 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring Only) in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $69.37
Base Rate: $43.00 | Fringe: $26.37
#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 Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $95.77
Base Rate: $57.33 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Glazier in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $33.62
Base Rate: $22.60 | Fringe: $11.02
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.57
Base Rate: $36.00 | Fringe: $23.57
#federal – Ironworker (Reinforcing and Structural) in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $64.02
Base Rate: $40.87 | Fringe: $23.15
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $30.50
Base Rate: $21.90 | Fringe: $8.60
#federal – Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $30.33
Base Rate: $22.18 | Fringe: $8.15
#federal – Laborer (Mason Tender - Brick & Cement/Concrete) in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $46.30
Base Rate: $32.10 | Fringe: $14.20
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $32.56
Base Rate: $23.98 | Fringe: $8.58
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $35.55
Base Rate: $22.79 | Fringe: $12.76
#federal – Operator: Loader in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $42.27
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $12.61
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $43.57
Base Rate: $30.28 | Fringe: $13.29
#federal – Operator: Roller in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $41.55
Base Rate: $28.83 | Fringe: $12.72
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $33.29
Base Rate: $23.87 | Fringe: $9.42
#federal – Painter (Spray) in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $44.61
Base Rate: $29.70 | Fringe: $14.91
#federal – Pipefitter in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $80.59
Base Rate: $53.00 | Fringe: $27.59
#federal – Plumber in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $32.19
Base Rate: $25.74 | Fringe: $6.45
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe; Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader; Concrete Pump; Crane) in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $60.55
Base Rate: $44.14 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $60.43
Base Rate: $44.02 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $52.08
Base Rate: $32.42 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Mechanic) in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $52.58
Base Rate: $32.92 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler) in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $52.75
Base Rate: $36.34 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Roofer in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $36.70
Base Rate: $25.33 | Fringe: $11.37
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct and Unit Installation) in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.89
Base Rate: $33.53 | Fringe: $26.36
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct and HVAC Unit Installation Only) in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $44.05
Base Rate: $26.26 | Fringe: $17.79
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $76.36
Base Rate: $48.28 | Fringe: $28.08
#federal – Tile Finisher in Franklin County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $38.76
Base Rate: $28.31 | Fringe: $10.45
#state – Asbestos Worker - Apprentice - 1st Year in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $43.23
Base Rate: $27.91 | Fringe: $15.32
#state – Asbestos Worker - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.24
Base Rate: $32.57 | Fringe: $15.67
#state – Asbestos Worker - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.54
Base Rate: $37.23 | Fringe: $18.31
#state – Asbestos Worker - Apprentice - 4th Year in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.12
Base Rate: $39.56 | Fringe: $18.56
#state – Asbestos Worker - Asbestos Insulation Mechanic in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $68.95
Base Rate: $42.85 | Fringe: $26.10
#state – Asbestos Worker - Firestop Technicia N in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $68.95
Base Rate: $42.85 | Fringe: $26.10
#state – Asbestos Worker - Asbestos Abatement in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.00
Base Rate: $35.25 | Fringe: $23.75
#state – Asbestos Worker - Trainee 1 Year - 600 Hrs in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $40.15
Base Rate: $25.00 | Fringe: $15.15
#state – Bricklayer in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $61.86
Base Rate: $39.20 | Fringe: $22.66
#state – Bricklayer - 1-90 Days in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $19.60
Base Rate: $19.60
#state – Bricklayer - 90-365 Days in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $30.60
Base Rate: $19.60 | Fringe: $11.00
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 1st Year in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $50.10
Base Rate: $27.44 | Fringe: $22.66
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.02
Base Rate: $31.36 | Fringe: $22.66
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $57.94
Base Rate: $35.28 | Fringe: $22.66
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 4th Year in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.90
Base Rate: $37.24 | Fringe: $22.66
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice Improver in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $16.50
Base Rate: $16.50
#state – Bricklayer - Base Grinder in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.51
Base Rate: $33.76 | Fringe: $14.75
#state – Bricklayer - Floor Grinder in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.26
Base Rate: $33.51 | Fringe: $14.75
#state – Bricklayer - Lay Out Man in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $62.36
Base Rate: $39.70 | Fringe: $22.66
#state – Bricklayer - Marble Mason in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.69
Base Rate: $35.68 | Fringe: $20.01
#state – Bricklayer - Mason Trainee S - 2nd Year in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $32.56
Base Rate: $21.56 | Fringe: $11.00
#state – Bricklayer - Plaster in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $61.86
Base Rate: $39.20 | Fringe: $22.66
#state – Bricklayer - Pointer Caulker Cleaner Block Stone in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $61.86
Base Rate: $39.20 | Fringe: $22.66
#state – Bricklayer - Saw Man in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $62.36
Base Rate: $39.70 | Fringe: $22.66
#state – Bricklayer - Stone & Cement Mason in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $61.86
Base Rate: $39.20 | Fringe: $22.66
#state – Bricklayer - Swing Stage (24th Floors and Above in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $63.86
Base Rate: $41.20 | Fringe: $22.66
#state – Bricklayer - Swing Stage (Ground Floors Thru 23 Floors) in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $62.86
Base Rate: $40.20 | Fringe: $22.66
#state – Bricklayer - Terrazzo Finisher in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.01
Base Rate: $33.26 | Fringe: $14.75
#state – Bricklayer - Terrazzo Worker in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.94
Base Rate: $35.93 | Fringe: $20.01
#state – Bricklayer - Terrazzo Worker, Installation in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.94
Base Rate: $35.93 | Fringe: $20.01
#state – Bricklayer Tile Marble Finisher in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $47.76
Base Rate: $33.01 | Fringe: $14.75
#state – Bricklayer Tile Setter in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.69
Base Rate: $35.68 | Fringe: $20.01
#state – Painter - 0-1500 Hrs in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $32.03
Base Rate: $23.93 | Fringe: $8.10
#state – Painter - 1501-3000 Hrs in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $33.52
Base Rate: $25.42 | Fringe: $8.10
#state – Painter - 3001-4500 Hrs in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $35.02
Base Rate: $26.92 | Fringe: $8.10
#state – Painter - 4501-6000 Hrs in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $36.51
Base Rate: $28.41 | Fringe: $8.10
#state – Painter Bridge Class 1 Bridge Blaster in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $57.42
Base Rate: $39.97 | Fringe: $17.45
#state – Painter Bridges Class 2 Rigger, Containm Ent Builder, Spot Blaster in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.42
Base Rate: $36.97 | Fringe: $17.45
#state – Painter Bridges Class 3 Equipment Operator/ Field Mechanic, Grit Reclamati on, Paint Mix, Traffic Control, Boat Person, Driver (0-5 Years Exp.) in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $47.42
Base Rate: $29.97 | Fringe: $17.45
#state – Painter Bridges Class 3 Equipment Operator/ Field Mechanic, Grit Reclamati on, Paint Mix, Trafiic Control, Boat Person, Driver (Plus 5 Years Exp.) in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $50.42
Base Rate: $32.97 | Fringe: $17.45
#state – Painter Brush Roll in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.81
Base Rate: $31.36 | Fringe: $17.45
#state – Painter Brush, Roll & Wall Washing in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $47.36
Base Rate: $29.91 | Fringe: $17.45
#state – Apprentice - 1st Year in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $43.03
Base Rate: $26.50 | Fringe: $16.53
#state – Apprentice - 2nd Year in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $53.44
Base Rate: $30.29 | Fringe: $23.15
#state – Apprentice - 3rd Year in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.30
Base Rate: $34.07 | Fringe: $24.23
#state – Apprentice - 4th Year in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $60.74
Base Rate: $35.97 | Fringe: $24.77
#state – Carpenter in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $63.17
Base Rate: $37.86 | Fringe: $25.31
#state – Pile Driver in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $63.04
Base Rate: $37.73 | Fringe: $25.31
#state – Bricklayer - Cement Mason Bricklayer Power Plants Tunnels Amuseme Nt Parks B in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.56
Base Rate: $36.31 | Fringe: $23.25
#state – Bricklayer - Cement Mason Bricklayer Sewer Water Works A in Franklin County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.55
Base Rate: $35.31 | Fringe: $23.24
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Franklin 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 Franklin County, Ohio runs from $16.50 to $95.77 per hour, median $52.80. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Franklin 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 Franklin 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.