Prevailing Wages in Muskingum County, Ohio
Prevailing wages in Muskingum County, Ohio run $16.50 to $76.36 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 93 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $50.42, and among the 91 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $17.71. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Muskingum County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $51.70
Base Rate: $32.40 | Fringe: $19.30
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Muskingum 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 Muskingum 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 Muskingum County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $71.55
Base Rate: $46.63 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Muskingum County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Muskingum County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Muskingum County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Muskingum County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Muskingum County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $65.06
Base Rate: $46.02 | Fringe: $19.04
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Muskingum 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 Muskingum 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 Muskingum County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $24.11
Base Rate: $20.61 | Fringe: $3.50
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $75.93
Base Rate: $46.50 | Fringe: $29.43
#federal – Bricklayer in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $56.96
Base Rate: $30.55 | Fringe: $26.41
#federal – Carpenter in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $38.74
Base Rate: $25.75 | Fringe: $12.99
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $52.52
Base Rate: $35.12 | Fringe: $17.40
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring) in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $73.32
Base Rate: $40.00 | Fringe: $33.32
#federal – Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring Only) in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $42.59
Base Rate: $25.15 | Fringe: $17.44
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental and Structural in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.57
Base Rate: $36.00 | Fringe: $23.57
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $48.83
Base Rate: $29.10 | Fringe: $19.73
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $41.97
Base Rate: $29.32 | Fringe: $12.65
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $45.11
Base Rate: $32.16 | Fringe: $12.95
#federal – Laborer (Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete) in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $55.07
Base Rate: $40.97 | Fringe: $14.10
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $23.16
Base Rate: $18.37 | Fringe: $4.79
#federal – Operator: Loader in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $30.70
Base Rate: $22.69 | Fringe: $8.01
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $34.33
Base Rate: $23.91 | Fringe: $10.42
#federal – Painter: Brush and Roller in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $54.74
Base Rate: $30.28 | Fringe: $24.46
#federal – Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $72.33
Base Rate: $34.73 | Fringe: $37.60
#federal – Plumber (Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $72.33
Base Rate: $34.73 | Fringe: $37.60
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe; Crane) in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $60.55
Base Rate: $44.14 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader; Bulldozer) in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $60.43
Base Rate: $44.02 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.39
Base Rate: $42.98 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Roofer in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $44.76
Base Rate: $29.59 | Fringe: $15.17
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct Installation) in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $65.39
Base Rate: $35.52 | Fringe: $29.87
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.89
Base Rate: $33.53 | Fringe: $26.36
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $76.36
Base Rate: $48.28 | Fringe: $28.08
#federal – Tile Finisher in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $38.76
Base Rate: $28.31 | Fringe: $10.45
#federal – Tile Setter in Muskingum County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $46.69
Base Rate: $29.92 | Fringe: $16.77
#federal – Carpenter in Muskingum County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $26.15
Base Rate: $19.90 | Fringe: $6.25
#federal – Electrician in Muskingum County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $29.51
Base Rate: $19.43 | Fringe: $10.08
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Muskingum County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $23.65
Base Rate: $17.40 | Fringe: $6.25
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Backhoe/Excavator) in Muskingum County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $52.34
Base Rate: $37.14 | Fringe: $15.20
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Muskingum County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $60.93
Base Rate: $36.92 | Fringe: $24.01
#state – Asbestos Worker - Apprentice - 1st Year in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $43.23
Base Rate: $27.91 | Fringe: $15.32
#state – Asbestos Worker - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.24
Base Rate: $32.57 | Fringe: $15.67
#state – Asbestos Worker - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.54
Base Rate: $37.23 | Fringe: $18.31
#state – Asbestos Worker - Apprentice - 4th Year in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.12
Base Rate: $39.56 | Fringe: $18.56
#state – Asbestos Worker - Asbestos Insulation Mechanic in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $68.95
Base Rate: $42.85 | Fringe: $26.10
#state – Asbestos Worker - Firestop Technicia N in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $68.95
Base Rate: $42.85 | Fringe: $26.10
#state – Asbestos Worker - Asbestos Abatement in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.00
Base Rate: $35.25 | Fringe: $23.75
#state – Asbestos Worker - Trainee 1 Year - 600 Hrs in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $40.15
Base Rate: $25.00 | Fringe: $15.15
#state – Bricklayer in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.61
Base Rate: $34.54 | Fringe: $20.07
#state – Bricklayer - 1-90 Days in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $17.27
Base Rate: $17.27
#state – Bricklayer - 366 Plus Days in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $31.37
Base Rate: $20.72 | Fringe: $10.65
#state – Bricklayer - 91-365 Days in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $27.92
Base Rate: $17.27 | Fringe: $10.65
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 1st 6 Months in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $40.79
Base Rate: $20.72 | Fringe: $20.07
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 1st Year in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $37.86
Base Rate: $23.11 | Fringe: $14.75
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 2nd 6 Months in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $42.52
Base Rate: $22.45 | Fringe: $20.07
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.55
Base Rate: $28.54 | Fringe: $20.01
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 3rd 6 Months in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $44.25
Base Rate: $24.18 | Fringe: $20.07
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $44.46
Base Rate: $29.71 | Fringe: $14.75
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 4th 6 Months in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $45.98
Base Rate: $25.91 | Fringe: $20.07
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 4th Year in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $53.91
Base Rate: $33.90 | Fringe: $20.01
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 5th 6 Months in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $47.70
Base Rate: $27.63 | Fringe: $20.07
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 6th 6 Months in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $49.43
Base Rate: $29.36 | Fringe: $20.07
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 7th 6 Months in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $51.16
Base Rate: $31.09 | Fringe: $20.07
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 8th 6 Months in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $52.88
Base Rate: $32.81 | Fringe: $20.07
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice Improver in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $16.50
Base Rate: $16.50
#state – Bricklayer - Base Grinder in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.51
Base Rate: $33.76 | Fringe: $14.75
#state – Bricklayer - Blocklayer in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.61
Base Rate: $34.54 | Fringe: $20.07
#state – Bricklayer - Cement Mason in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.61
Base Rate: $34.54 | Fringe: $20.07
#state – Bricklayer - Floor Grinder in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.26
Base Rate: $33.51 | Fringe: $14.75
#state – Bricklayer - Gunnite Nozzlema N in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.49
Base Rate: $35.42 | Fringe: $20.07
#state – Bricklayer - Marble Mason in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.69
Base Rate: $35.68 | Fringe: $20.01
#state – Bricklayer - Pointer Caulker Cleaner in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.61
Base Rate: $34.54 | Fringe: $20.07
#state – Bricklayer - Refractory Specialist in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.49
Base Rate: $35.42 | Fringe: $20.07
#state – Bricklayer - Terrazzo Finisher in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.01
Base Rate: $33.26 | Fringe: $14.75
#state – Bricklayer - Terrazzo Worker in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.94
Base Rate: $35.93 | Fringe: $20.01
#state – Bricklayer - Terrazzo Worker, Installation in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.94
Base Rate: $35.93 | Fringe: $20.01
#state – Bricklayer Tile Marble Finisher in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $47.76
Base Rate: $33.01 | Fringe: $14.75
#state – Bricklayer Tile Setter in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.69
Base Rate: $35.68 | Fringe: $20.01
#state – Painter - 0-1500 Hrs in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $32.03
Base Rate: $23.93 | Fringe: $8.10
#state – Painter - 1501-3000 Hrs in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $33.52
Base Rate: $25.42 | Fringe: $8.10
#state – Painter - 3001-4500 Hrs in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $35.02
Base Rate: $26.92 | Fringe: $8.10
#state – Painter - 4501-6000 Hrs in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $36.51
Base Rate: $28.41 | Fringe: $8.10
#state – Painter Bridge Class 1 Bridge Blaster in Muskingum 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 Muskingum 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 Muskingum 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 Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $50.42
Base Rate: $32.97 | Fringe: $17.45
#state – Painter Brush Roll in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.81
Base Rate: $31.36 | Fringe: $17.45
#state – Painter Brush, Roll & Wall Washing in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $47.36
Base Rate: $29.91 | Fringe: $17.45
#state – Apprentice - 1st Year in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $43.03
Base Rate: $26.50 | Fringe: $16.53
#state – Apprentice - 2nd Year in Muskingum County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $53.44
Base Rate: $30.29 | Fringe: $23.15
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Muskingum County, Ohio?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 93 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Muskingum County, Ohio runs from $16.50 to $76.36 per hour, median $50.42. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Muskingum 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 Muskingum 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.