Prevailing Wages in Ottawa County, Ohio
Prevailing wages in Ottawa County, Ohio run $24.11 to $86.56 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 $57.63, and among the 100 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $25.15. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Ottawa County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $51.70
Base Rate: $32.40 | Fringe: $19.30
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $71.55
Base Rate: $46.63 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Ottawa County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Ottawa County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Ottawa County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Ottawa County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Ottawa County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $65.06
Base Rate: $46.02 | Fringe: $19.04
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Ottawa County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.06
Base Rate: $46.02 | Fringe: $19.04
#federal – Painter New Commercial Work Group 1- Brush; Spray & Sandblasting Pot Tender. Repaint Is 90% of Group Rate in Ottawa County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $57.54
Base Rate: $33.66 | Fringe: $23.88
#federal – Painter New Commercial Work Group 1- Brush; Spray & Sandblasting Pot Tender. Repaint Is 90% of Group Rate in Ottawa County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $57.54
Base Rate: $33.66 | Fringe: $23.88
#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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $24.11
Base Rate: $20.61 | Fringe: $3.50
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $65.27
Base Rate: $37.00 | Fringe: $28.27
#federal – Bricklayer in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $60.56
Base Rate: $36.53 | Fringe: $24.03
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging and Metal Stud Installation Only) in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $45.99
Base Rate: $28.22 | Fringe: $17.77
#federal – Carpenter (Excluding Drywall Hanging and Metal Stud Installation) in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $34.60
Base Rate: $24.65 | Fringe: $9.95
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $39.91
Base Rate: $26.45 | Fringe: $13.46
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $28.29
Base Rate: $20.77 | Fringe: $7.52
#federal – Electrician: Cable Puller (Voice/Data/Video) in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $27.80
Base Rate: $13.02 | Fringe: $14.78
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring) in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $73.64
Base Rate: $48.40 | Fringe: $25.24
#federal – Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring Only) in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $45.29
Base Rate: $27.81 | Fringe: $17.48
#federal – Glazier in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $61.56
Base Rate: $36.50 | Fringe: $25.06
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $61.67
Base Rate: $37.77 | Fringe: $23.90
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $45.94
Base Rate: $28.11 | Fringe: $17.83
#federal – Ironworker, Structural (Including Metal Building Structural Frame Installation) in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $64.70
Base Rate: $35.50 | Fringe: $29.20
#federal – Laborer: Common or General; Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $48.77
Base Rate: $32.35 | Fringe: $16.42
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $29.43
Base Rate: $18.39 | Fringe: $11.04
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $32.56
Base Rate: $23.98 | Fringe: $8.58
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $40.12
Base Rate: $29.99 | Fringe: $10.13
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $42.84
Base Rate: $30.26 | Fringe: $12.58
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $39.22
Base Rate: $28.07 | Fringe: $11.15
#federal – Operator: Loader in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $42.27
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $12.61
#federal – Operator: Oiler in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $43.93
Base Rate: $27.56 | Fringe: $16.37
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $43.57
Base Rate: $30.28 | Fringe: $13.29
#federal – Operator: Roller in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $41.55
Base Rate: $28.83 | Fringe: $12.72
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $57.54
Base Rate: $33.66 | Fringe: $23.88
#federal – Painter: Fireproofer in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $58.54
Base Rate: $34.66 | Fringe: $23.88
#federal – Painter: Spray in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $58.54
Base Rate: $34.66 | Fringe: $23.88
#federal – Pipefitter (Includes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $83.56
Base Rate: $51.00 | Fringe: $32.56
#federal – Plasterer in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $43.01
Base Rate: $27.45 | Fringe: $15.56
#federal – Plumber (Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $83.56
Base Rate: $51.00 | Fringe: $32.56
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $60.43
Base Rate: $44.02 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $48.53
Base Rate: $28.87 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $52.08
Base Rate: $32.42 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Mechanic) in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $52.58
Base Rate: $32.92 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Roofer in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $48.91
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $19.84
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Including HVAC Duct Installation) in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $74.73
Base Rate: $39.58 | Fringe: $35.15
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Ottawa County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $76.36
Base Rate: $48.28 | Fringe: $28.08
#state – Painter - Apprentice - 1st Year in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $49.22
Base Rate: $22.59 | Fringe: $26.63
#state – Painter - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $52.70
Base Rate: $26.07 | Fringe: $26.63
#state – Painter - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $56.18
Base Rate: $29.55 | Fringe: $26.63
#state – Painter - Apprentice - 4th Year in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.65
Base Rate: $33.02 | Fringe: $26.63
#state – Painter Brush Roll in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $61.39
Base Rate: $34.76 | Fringe: $26.63
#state – Painter - Class 1: Painter Bridge Blaster in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $71.00
Base Rate: $44.37 | Fringe: $26.63
#state – Painter - Class 2: Bridge Painter, Rigger, Containm Ent Builder, Spot Blaster in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $68.00
Base Rate: $41.37 | Fringe: $26.63
#state – Painter - Class 3: Equipment Operator/ Field Mechanic, Grit Reclamati on, Paint Mixer, Traffic Control, Boat Person, Driver (0-5 Yrs. Exp.) in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $61.00
Base Rate: $34.37 | Fringe: $26.63
#state – Painter - Class 4: Concrete Sealing, Concrete Blasting/P Ower Washing/ Etc. in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $64.00
Base Rate: $37.37 | Fringe: $26.63
#state – Painter - Class 5: Quality Control/Q Uality Assurance , Traffic Safety, Competent Person in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $64.00
Base Rate: $37.37 | Fringe: $26.63
#state – Painter Drywall Taper or Finisher in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $61.39
Base Rate: $34.76 | Fringe: $26.63
#state – Glazier in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $65.21
Base Rate: $37.77 | Fringe: $27.44
#state – Glazier - Apprentice - 1st Year in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $53.88
Base Rate: $26.44 | Fringe: $27.44
#state – Glazier - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.77
Base Rate: $28.33 | Fringe: $27.44
#state – Glazier - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $57.66
Base Rate: $30.22 | Fringe: $27.44
#state – Glazier - Apprentice - 4th Year in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $61.43
Base Rate: $33.99 | Fringe: $27.44
#state – Cement Mason in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $64.94
Base Rate: $38.64 | Fringe: $26.30
#state – Cement Mason - Apprentice - 1st Year in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $53.35
Base Rate: $27.05 | Fringe: $26.30
#state – Cement Mason - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $57.21
Base Rate: $30.91 | Fringe: $26.30
#state – Cement Mason - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $61.08
Base Rate: $34.78 | Fringe: $26.30
#state – Ironworker in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $69.60
Base Rate: $40.00 | Fringe: $29.60
#state – Ironworker - Apprentice - 1st Year in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $40.60
Base Rate: $26.00 | Fringe: $14.60
#state – Ironworker - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $57.60
Base Rate: $28.00 | Fringe: $29.60
#state – Ironworker - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $61.60
Base Rate: $32.00 | Fringe: $29.60
#state – Ironworker - Apprentice - 4th Year in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $65.60
Base Rate: $36.00 | Fringe: $29.60
#state – Ironworker - Metal Fence & Guardrail Work in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.72
Base Rate: $29.00 | Fringe: $25.72
#state – Plasterer - Apprentice - 1st Year in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $51.12
Base Rate: $24.70 | Fringe: $26.42
#state – Plasterer - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.92
Base Rate: $28.50 | Fringe: $26.42
#state – Plasterer - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.72
Base Rate: $32.30 | Fringe: $26.42
#state – Plasterer - Apprentice - 4th Year in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $62.52
Base Rate: $36.10 | Fringe: $26.42
#state – Plasterer & Drywall Finisher in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $64.04
Base Rate: $38.00 | Fringe: $26.04
#state – Plasterer - Improver in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.84
Base Rate: $22.80 | Fringe: $26.04
#state – Plumber Pipefitter in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $86.56
Base Rate: $53.00 | Fringe: $33.56
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 10th Period in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $79.86
Base Rate: $47.70 | Fringe: $32.16
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 1st Period in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $35.19
Base Rate: $20.14 | Fringe: $15.05
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 2nd Period in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.29
Base Rate: $21.73 | Fringe: $26.56
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 3rd Period in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $56.56
Base Rate: $26.50 | Fringe: $30.06
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 4th Period in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.21
Base Rate: $29.15 | Fringe: $30.06
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 5th Period in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $65.21
Base Rate: $34.45 | Fringe: $30.76
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 6th Period in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $67.86
Base Rate: $37.10 | Fringe: $30.76
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 7th Period in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $71.21
Base Rate: $39.75 | Fringe: $31.46
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 8th Period in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $73.86
Base Rate: $42.40 | Fringe: $31.46
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Apprentice - 9th Period in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $77.21
Base Rate: $45.05 | Fringe: $32.16
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Pipefitter Mechanic Al Equipment Service in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $86.56
Base Rate: $53.00 | Fringe: $33.56
#state – Plumber Pipefitter - Servicema N in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $73.31
Base Rate: $39.75 | Fringe: $33.56
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 1st Year in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.67
Base Rate: $25.42 | Fringe: $23.25
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $52.30
Base Rate: $29.05 | Fringe: $23.25
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.93
Base Rate: $32.68 | Fringe: $23.25
#state – Bricklayer - Cement Mason Bricklayer Power Plants Tunnels Amuseme Nt Parks B in Ottawa County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.56
Base Rate: $36.31 | Fringe: $23.25
#state – Bricklayer - Cement Mason Bricklayer Sewer Water Works A in Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa County, Ohio runs from $24.11 to $86.56 per hour, median $57.63. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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.