Prevailing Wages in Jefferson County, Ohio
Prevailing wages in Jefferson County, Ohio run $15.42 to $81.68 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 $52.33, and among the 98 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $24.26. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Jefferson County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $51.70
Base Rate: $32.40 | Fringe: $19.30
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $71.55
Base Rate: $46.63 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Jefferson County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Jefferson County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Jefferson County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Jefferson County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Jefferson County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.06
Base Rate: $46.02 | Fringe: $19.04
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $24.11
Base Rate: $20.61 | Fringe: $3.50
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $75.93
Base Rate: $46.50 | Fringe: $29.43
#federal – Bricklayer (Exclude Warren and Mount Pleasant Townships and Village of Dilionvale) in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $56.96
Base Rate: $34.02 | Fringe: $22.94
#federal – Bricklayer (Warren and Mount Pleasant Townships and Village of Dilionvale) in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $56.96
Base Rate: $30.55 | Fringe: $26.41
#federal – Carpenter in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $56.89
Base Rate: $31.82 | Fringe: $25.07
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $38.41
Base Rate: $26.07 | Fringe: $12.34
#federal – Electrician Footnote: a. 1 1/2 Paid Holidays: the Last Scheduled Workday Prior to Christmas & 4 Hours on Good Friday in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $81.68
Base Rate: $44.00 | Fringe: $37.68
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.57
Base Rate: $36.00 | Fringe: $23.57
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $50.53
Base Rate: $29.81 | Fringe: $20.72
#federal – Ironworker, Structural (Including Metal Building Structural Frame Installation) in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $60.85
Base Rate: $35.19 | Fringe: $25.66
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $47.43
Base Rate: $31.20 | Fringe: $16.23
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $41.47
Base Rate: $24.92 | Fringe: $16.55
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $40.45
Base Rate: $29.55 | Fringe: $10.90
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $32.56
Base Rate: $23.98 | Fringe: $8.58
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $42.84
Base Rate: $30.26 | Fringe: $12.58
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $30.58
Base Rate: $22.55 | Fringe: $8.03
#federal – Operator: Crane in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $41.38
Base Rate: $29.56 | Fringe: $11.82
#federal – Operator: Loader in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $42.27
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $12.61
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $43.93
Base Rate: $27.56 | Fringe: $16.37
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $43.57
Base Rate: $30.28 | Fringe: $13.29
#federal – Operator: Roller in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $41.55
Base Rate: $28.83 | Fringe: $12.72
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $31.00
Base Rate: $20.37 | Fringe: $10.63
#federal – Painter: Spray in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $35.18
Base Rate: $22.78 | Fringe: $12.40
#federal – Pipefitter (Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $78.12
Base Rate: $40.92 | Fringe: $37.20
#federal – Pipefitter (HVAC Pipe Installation Only) in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $72.33
Base Rate: $34.73 | Fringe: $37.60
#federal – Plumber (Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $74.62
Base Rate: $47.48 | Fringe: $27.14
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $60.55
Base Rate: $44.14 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $48.53
Base Rate: $28.87 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $52.08
Base Rate: $32.42 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Mechanic) in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $52.58
Base Rate: $32.92 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Roofer in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $53.55
Base Rate: $32.10 | Fringe: $21.45
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Including HVAC Duct and Unit Installation) in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $65.39
Base Rate: $35.52 | Fringe: $29.87
#federal – Tile Finisher in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $42.79
Base Rate: $25.37 | Fringe: $17.42
#federal – Tile Setter in Jefferson County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $54.83
Base Rate: $33.46 | Fringe: $21.37
#federal – Bricklayer in Jefferson County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $40.18
Base Rate: $28.40 | Fringe: $11.78
#federal – Carpenter in Jefferson County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $26.70
Base Rate: $20.19 | Fringe: $6.51
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Jefferson County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $58.29
Base Rate: $33.48 | Fringe: $24.81
#federal – Electrician Footnote: a. 1 1/2 Paid Holidays: the Last Scheduled Workday Prior to Christmas & 4 Hours on Good Friday in Jefferson County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $41.32
Base Rate: $28.00 | Fringe: $13.32
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Jefferson County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $26.73
Base Rate: $21.50 | Fringe: $5.23
#state – Asbestos Worker - Apprentice - 1st Year in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $43.87
Base Rate: $23.70 | Fringe: $20.17
#state – Asbestos Worker - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $56.04
Base Rate: $33.18 | Fringe: $22.86
#state – Asbestos Worker - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $66.16
Base Rate: $37.92 | Fringe: $28.24
#state – Asbestos Worker - Apprentice - 4th Year in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $73.59
Base Rate: $42.66 | Fringe: $30.93
#state – Asbestos Worker - Asbestos Insulation Worker in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $80.83
Base Rate: $47.40 | Fringe: $33.43
#state – Bricklayer in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $62.12
Base Rate: $37.86 | Fringe: $24.26
#state – Bricklayer - 1-90 Days in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $15.42
Base Rate: $15.42
#state – Bricklayer - 91-365 Days in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $26.07
Base Rate: $15.42 | Fringe: $10.65
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 1st 6 Months in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.42
Base Rate: $20.56 | Fringe: $27.86
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 2nd 6 Months in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $50.13
Base Rate: $22.27 | Fringe: $27.86
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 3rd 6 Months in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $51.84
Base Rate: $23.98 | Fringe: $27.86
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 4th 6 Months in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $53.56
Base Rate: $25.70 | Fringe: $27.86
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 5th 6 Months in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.27
Base Rate: $27.41 | Fringe: $27.86
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 6th 6 Months in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $56.98
Base Rate: $29.12 | Fringe: $27.86
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 7th 6 Months in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.69
Base Rate: $30.83 | Fringe: $27.86
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 8th 6 Months in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $60.41
Base Rate: $32.55 | Fringe: $27.86
#state – Bricklayer - Block Stone and Cement Mason in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $62.12
Base Rate: $34.26 | Fringe: $27.86
#state – Bricklayer - Concrete Form Systems in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $62.12
Base Rate: $37.86 | Fringe: $24.26
#state – Bricklayer - Masonry Maintenan Ce Specialist in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $15.42
Base Rate: $15.42
#state – Bricklayer - Mason Trainees - 2nd Yr in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $27.78
Base Rate: $17.13 | Fringe: $10.65
#state – Bricklayer - Mason Trainees - 3rd Year + Mason Finisher Assistant in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $51.84
Base Rate: $23.98 | Fringe: $27.86
#state – Bricklayer - Mason Trainess - 2nd Year in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $29.58
Base Rate: $18.93 | Fringe: $10.65
#state – Bricklayer - Mason Trainess - 3rd Year Mason Finisher Assistant in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $50.76
Base Rate: $26.50 | Fringe: $24.26
#state – Bricklayer - Plaster in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $62.12
Base Rate: $37.86 | Fringe: $24.26
#state – Bricklayer - Pointer Caulker Cleaner in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $62.12
Base Rate: $37.86 | Fringe: $24.26
#state – Bricklayer - Saw Man in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $62.62
Base Rate: $34.76 | Fringe: $27.86
#state – Bricklayer - Sawman in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $62.62
Base Rate: $38.36 | Fringe: $24.26
#state – Bricklayer - Stone Marble Cement Mason in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $62.12
Base Rate: $37.86 | Fringe: $24.26
#state – Plumber Pipefitter in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $76.24
Base Rate: $35.82 | Fringe: $40.42
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 10th 6 Months in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $77.64
Base Rate: $38.53 | Fringe: $39.11
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 1st 6 Months in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $47.50
Base Rate: $20.28 | Fringe: $27.22
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 2nd 6 Months in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.25
Base Rate: $19.70 | Fringe: $28.55
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 3rd 6 Months in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.20
Base Rate: $24.34 | Fringe: $29.86
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 4th 6 Months in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $57.55
Base Rate: $26.36 | Fringe: $31.19
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 5th 6 Months in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $60.89
Base Rate: $28.39 | Fringe: $32.50
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 6th 6 Months in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $64.25
Base Rate: $30.42 | Fringe: $33.83
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 7th 6 Months in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $67.59
Base Rate: $32.45 | Fringe: $35.14
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 8th 6 Months in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $70.95
Base Rate: $34.48 | Fringe: $36.47
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 9th 6 Months in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $74.28
Base Rate: $36.50 | Fringe: $37.78
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 1st 3 Months in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $25.65
Base Rate: $15.90 | Fringe: $9.75
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 2nd 3 Months in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $31.44
Base Rate: $15.90 | Fringe: $15.54
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 2nd 6 Months Is 1st Year in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $32.77
Base Rate: $17.23 | Fringe: $15.54
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 3rd 6 Months in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $34.09
Base Rate: $18.55 | Fringe: $15.54
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 4th 6 Months Is 2nd Year in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $35.42
Base Rate: $19.88 | Fringe: $15.54
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 5th 6 Months in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $46.13
Base Rate: $21.20 | Fringe: $24.93
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 6th 6 Months Is 3rd Year in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.04
Base Rate: $22.52 | Fringe: $25.52
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 7th 6 Months in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $49.96
Base Rate: $23.85 | Fringe: $26.11
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 8th 6 Months Is 4th Year in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $51.86
Base Rate: $25.17 | Fringe: $26.69
#state – Carpenter Insulation in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $53.78
Base Rate: $26.50 | Fringe: $27.28
#state – Carpenter in Jefferson County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $60.76
Base Rate: $33.28 | Fringe: $27.48
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Ohio runs from $15.42 to $81.68 per hour, median $52.33. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Ohio rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated August 1, 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.