Prevailing Wages in Mercer County, Ohio
Prevailing wages in Mercer 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 $48.43, and among the 99 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 Mercer County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $51.70
Base Rate: $32.40 | Fringe: $19.30
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $71.55
Base Rate: $46.63 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Mercer County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Mercer County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Mercer County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Mercer County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Mercer County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $65.06
Base Rate: $46.02 | Fringe: $19.04
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $24.11
Base Rate: $20.61 | Fringe: $3.50
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $65.27
Base Rate: $37.00 | Fringe: $28.27
#federal – Bricklayer in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $39.73
Base Rate: $27.47 | Fringe: $12.26
#federal – Bricklayer: Tile Finisher in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $38.69
Base Rate: $26.88 | Fringe: $11.81
#federal – Bricklayer: Tile Setter in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $46.42
Base Rate: $29.90 | Fringe: $16.52
#federal – Brick Pointer/Caulker/Cleaner in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $51.58
Base Rate: $33.30 | Fringe: $18.28
#federal – Carpenter (Excluding Soft Floor Laying) in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $30.17
Base Rate: $21.09 | Fringe: $9.08
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $33.54
Base Rate: $23.47 | Fringe: $10.07
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $21.69
Base Rate: $18.57 | Fringe: $3.12
#federal – Drywall Hanger and Metal Stud Installer in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $23.27
Base Rate: $17.63 | Fringe: $5.64
#federal – Electrician in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $73.64
Base Rate: $48.40 | Fringe: $25.24
#federal – Glazier in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $61.56
Base Rate: $36.50 | Fringe: $25.06
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.57
Base Rate: $36.00 | Fringe: $23.57
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $56.91
Base Rate: $33.18 | Fringe: $23.73
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $64.70
Base Rate: $35.50 | Fringe: $29.20
#federal – Laborer (Chain Link/Cyclone Fence Erection) in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $40.53
Base Rate: $28.73 | Fringe: $11.80
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $29.97
Base Rate: $21.67 | Fringe: $8.30
#federal – Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $10.39
Base Rate: $10.39
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $31.34
Base Rate: $22.74 | Fringe: $8.60
#federal – Laborer (Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete) in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $48.77
Base Rate: $32.35 | Fringe: $16.42
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $23.16
Base Rate: $18.37 | Fringe: $4.79
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $32.35
Base Rate: $24.59 | Fringe: $7.76
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $23.26
Base Rate: $20.00 | Fringe: $3.26
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $31.01
Base Rate: $23.50 | Fringe: $7.51
#federal – Operator: Loader in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $20.15
Base Rate: $17.43 | Fringe: $2.72
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $36.27
Base Rate: $25.85 | Fringe: $10.42
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $28.76
Base Rate: $17.91 | Fringe: $10.85
#federal – Pipefitter (Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $83.56
Base Rate: $51.00 | Fringe: $32.56
#federal – Plumber, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $46.77
Base Rate: $29.57 | Fringe: $17.20
#federal – Plumber (HVAC Pipe Installation Only) in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $83.56
Base Rate: $51.00 | Fringe: $32.56
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane; Scraper) in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $60.55
Base Rate: $44.14 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.39
Base Rate: $42.98 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Roofer in Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $34.23
Base Rate: $22.05 | Fringe: $12.18
#federal – Soft Floor Layer in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $55.41
Base Rate: $30.25 | Fringe: $25.16
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Mercer County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $35.09
Base Rate: $25.91 | Fringe: $9.18
#federal – Carpenter in Mercer County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $26.15
Base Rate: $19.90 | Fringe: $6.25
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Mercer County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $17.51
Base Rate: $15.32 | Fringe: $2.19
#state – Glazier in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $47.16
Base Rate: $25.00 | Fringe: $22.16
#state – Glazier - Apprentice - 1st Year in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $37.16
Base Rate: $15.00 | Fringe: $22.16
#state – Glazier - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $39.66
Base Rate: $17.50 | Fringe: $22.16
#state – Glazier - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $42.16
Base Rate: $20.00 | Fringe: $22.16
#state – Glazier - Apprentice - 4th Year in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $44.66
Base Rate: $22.50 | Fringe: $22.16
#state – Painter - Apprentice - 1st 0-1500 Hrs in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $34.55
Base Rate: $14.51 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Apprentice - 2nd 1501- 3000 Hrs in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $39.39
Base Rate: $19.35 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Apprentice - 3rd 3001- 4500 Hrs in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $42.15
Base Rate: $22.11 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Apprentice - 4th 4501- 6000 Hrs in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $44.92
Base Rate: $24.88 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Bridge Blaster - Class 1 in Mercer 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 Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.11
Base Rate: $35.07 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter Brush Roll in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $47.68
Base Rate: $27.64 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Brush, Roll, Spray, Water Borne Products in Mercer 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 Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $51.11
Base Rate: $31.07 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter Drywall Finisher in Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $51.31
Base Rate: $31.27 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Lead Abatement in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $49.43
Base Rate: $29.39 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Lead Abatement (Plus .75 Premium When Blasting) in Mercer 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 Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $44.98
Base Rate: $24.94 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Spray, Sandblast, Pressure Cleaning, Refinery in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.43
Base Rate: $28.39 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Wallcoveri Ng in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.43
Base Rate: $28.39 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Wall Coverings in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.43
Base Rate: $28.39 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 1st 6 Months in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $43.34
Base Rate: $22.48 | Fringe: $20.86
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 2nd 6 Months in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $45.21
Base Rate: $24.35 | Fringe: $20.86
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 3rd 6 Months in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $47.08
Base Rate: $26.22 | Fringe: $20.86
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 4th 6 Months in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.95
Base Rate: $28.09 | Fringe: $20.86
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 5th 6 Months in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $50.83
Base Rate: $29.97 | Fringe: $20.86
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 6th 6 Months in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $52.70
Base Rate: $31.84 | Fringe: $20.86
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 7th 6 Months in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.57
Base Rate: $33.71 | Fringe: $20.86
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 8th 6 Months in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $56.45
Base Rate: $35.59 | Fringe: $20.86
#state – Bricklayer - Tile Finisher Assistant - 1st Year in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $38.04
Base Rate: $24.67 | Fringe: $13.37
#state – Bricklayer - Tile Finisher Assistant - 2nd Year in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $42.76
Base Rate: $29.39 | Fringe: $13.37
#state – Bricklayer - Tile Finisher Assistant - 3rd Year in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $47.48
Base Rate: $34.11 | Fringe: $13.37
#state – Bricklayer Tile Setter/Terr Azzo Worker in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.32
Base Rate: $37.46 | Fringe: $20.86
#state – Cement Mason in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $61.39
Base Rate: $37.23 | Fringe: $24.16
#state – Cement Mason - Apprentice - 1st Year in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $50.22
Base Rate: $26.06 | Fringe: $24.16
#state – Cement Mason - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $53.94
Base Rate: $29.78 | Fringe: $24.16
#state – Cement Mason - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $57.67
Base Rate: $33.51 | Fringe: $24.16
#state – Plasterer - Apprentice - 1st Year in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $51.12
Base Rate: $24.70 | Fringe: $26.42
#state – Plasterer - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.92
Base Rate: $28.50 | Fringe: $26.42
#state – Plasterer - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.72
Base Rate: $32.30 | Fringe: $26.42
#state – Plasterer - Apprentice - 4th Year in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $62.52
Base Rate: $36.10 | Fringe: $26.42
#state – Plasterer & Drywall Finisher in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $64.04
Base Rate: $38.00 | Fringe: $26.04
#state – Plasterer - Improver in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.84
Base Rate: $22.80 | Fringe: $26.04
#state – Plumber Pipefitter in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $75.78
Base Rate: $42.76 | Fringe: $33.02
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 1st Year in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $37.82
Base Rate: $20.75 | Fringe: $17.07
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $49.21
Base Rate: $22.99 | Fringe: $26.22
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $53.76
Base Rate: $24.99 | Fringe: $28.77
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 4th Year in Mercer County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.08
Base Rate: $30.31 | Fringe: $28.77
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Mercer 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 Mercer County, Ohio runs from $10.39 to $83.56 per hour, median $48.43. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Mercer 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 Mercer 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.