Prevailing Wages in Portage County, Ohio
Prevailing wages in Portage County, Ohio run $23.76 to $98.96 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 $52.91, and among the 99 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $19.30. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Portage County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $51.70
Base Rate: $32.40 | Fringe: $19.30
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Portage 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 Portage 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 Portage County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $71.55
Base Rate: $46.63 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Portage County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Portage County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Portage County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Portage County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Portage County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.06
Base Rate: $46.02 | Fringe: $19.04
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Portage 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 Portage 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 Portage County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $24.11
Base Rate: $20.61 | Fringe: $3.50
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $70.81
Base Rate: $43.88 | Fringe: $26.93
#federal – Bricklayer in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.02
Base Rate: $36.89 | Fringe: $22.13
#federal – Brick Pointer/Caulker/Cleaner in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.02
Base Rate: $36.89 | Fringe: $22.13
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging, Metal Stud Installation, and Form Work Only) in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $60.08
Base Rate: $36.29 | Fringe: $23.79
#federal – Carpenter, Excludes Drywall Hanging and Metal Stud Installation, and Form Work in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $35.69
Base Rate: $27.78 | Fringe: $7.91
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $58.29
Base Rate: $33.48 | Fringe: $24.81
#federal – Electrician, Excludes Low Voltage Wiring and Installation of HVAC/Temperature Controls in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $54.25
Base Rate: $34.86 | Fringe: $19.39
#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 Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $71.55
Base Rate: $46.63 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring 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 Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $47.96
Base Rate: $33.05 | Fringe: $14.91
#federal – Elevator Mechanic Paid Holidays: a. New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' 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 Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $98.96
Base Rate: $60.52 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Glazier in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $48.04
Base Rate: $32.87 | Fringe: $15.17
#federal – Ironworker (Ornamental, Reinforcing, & Structural) in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $65.84
Base Rate: $36.83 | Fringe: $29.01
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $47.57
Base Rate: $34.92 | Fringe: $12.65
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $47.72
Base Rate: $35.07 | Fringe: $12.65
#federal – Laborer (Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete) in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $54.55
Base Rate: $31.89 | Fringe: $22.66
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $47.77
Base Rate: $35.12 | Fringe: $12.65
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $43.10
Base Rate: $32.30 | Fringe: $10.80
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $41.99
Base Rate: $29.23 | Fringe: $12.76
#federal – Operator: Loader in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $42.27
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $12.61
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $44.28
Base Rate: $31.48 | Fringe: $12.80
#federal – Operator: Roller in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $44.28
Base Rate: $31.48 | Fringe: $12.80
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $23.76
Base Rate: $21.55 | Fringe: $2.21
#federal – Painter: Spray in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $35.18
Base Rate: $22.78 | Fringe: $12.40
#federal – Pipefitter (Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $77.72
Base Rate: $49.17 | Fringe: $28.55
#federal – Pipefitter (HVAC Pipe Installation Only) in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $35.12
Base Rate: $35.12
#federal – Plasterer in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $45.18
Base Rate: $29.51 | Fringe: $15.67
#federal – Plumber in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $42.28
Base Rate: $27.79 | Fringe: $14.49
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $62.04
Base Rate: $45.63 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Crane in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $63.12
Base Rate: $46.71 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $48.53
Base Rate: $28.87 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $52.08
Base Rate: $32.42 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Mechanic) in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $52.58
Base Rate: $32.92 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler) in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $53.34
Base Rate: $36.93 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Roofer in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $61.43
Base Rate: $40.15 | Fringe: $21.28
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excluding HVAC Duct Installation) in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $67.95
Base Rate: $38.36 | Fringe: $29.59
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $69.89
Base Rate: $37.66 | Fringe: $32.23
#federal – Tile Finisher in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $42.79
Base Rate: $25.37 | Fringe: $17.42
#federal – Tile Setter in Portage County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $48.70
Base Rate: $33.23 | Fringe: $15.47
#state – Painter - Apprentice - 1st Year in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $40.68
Base Rate: $26.27 | Fringe: $14.41
#state – Painter - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $45.13
Base Rate: $29.77 | Fringe: $15.36
#state – Painter - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $49.60
Base Rate: $33.27 | Fringe: $16.33
#state – Painter - Apprentice - 4th Year in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.17
Base Rate: $31.84 | Fringe: $16.33
#state – Painter Bridge Blaster Class 1 in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $62.75
Base Rate: $43.19 | Fringe: $19.56
#state – Painter Brush Roll & Paperhan Ger in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $53.08
Base Rate: $33.52 | Fringe: $19.56
#state – Painter - Class 2 Bridge Painter, Rigger, Containm Ent Builder, Spot Blaster in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.75
Base Rate: $40.19 | Fringe: $19.56
#state – Painter - Class 3 Equipment Operator/ Field Mechanic, Grit Reclamati on, Paint Mixer, Traffic Control, Boat Person, Dive (0-5 Years Exp) in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $52.75
Base Rate: $33.19 | Fringe: $19.56
#state – Painter - Class 3 Equipment Operator/ Field Mechanic, Grit Reclamati on, Paint Mixer, Traffic Control, Boat Person, Dive (5 Plus Years Exp). in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.75
Base Rate: $36.19 | Fringe: $19.56
#state – Painter - Class 4 Concrete Sealing, Concrete Blasting/P Ower Washing/ Etc. in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.75
Base Rate: $36.19 | Fringe: $19.56
#state – Painter Drywall Finisher/P Aintertape R in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.58
Base Rate: $35.02 | Fringe: $19.56
#state – Painter - Epoxy Applicatio N in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.08
Base Rate: $34.52 | Fringe: $19.56
#state – Painter - Sandblast, Painting of Standpipe S, Etc. from Scaffolds Open Structural Steel, Standpipe S and Water Towers in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.33
Base Rate: $34.77 | Fringe: $19.56
#state – Painter Spray Gun Operator Any and All Coatings) in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $53.93
Base Rate: $34.37 | Fringe: $19.56
#state – Painter - Swing Scaffold, Bosun Chair, & Window Jacks in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $56.83
Base Rate: $37.27 | Fringe: $19.56
#state – Painter - Synthetic Exterior, Lead Abatement, Asbestos Removal in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.33
Base Rate: $34.77 | Fringe: $19.56
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 1st 3 Months in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $28.24
Base Rate: $18.59 | Fringe: $9.65
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 2nd 3 Months in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $33.94
Base Rate: $18.59 | Fringe: $15.35
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 2nd 6 Months in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $35.49
Base Rate: $20.14 | Fringe: $15.35
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 3rd 6 Months in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $37.04
Base Rate: $21.69 | Fringe: $15.35
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 4th 6 Months in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $38.58
Base Rate: $23.23 | Fringe: $15.35
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 5th 6 Months in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.91
Base Rate: $24.78 | Fringe: $24.13
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 6th 6 Months in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $51.01
Base Rate: $26.33 | Fringe: $24.68
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 7th 6 Months in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $53.11
Base Rate: $27.88 | Fringe: $25.23
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 8th 6 Months in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.21
Base Rate: $29.43 | Fringe: $25.78
#state – Carpenter Insulation in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $57.31
Base Rate: $30.98 | Fringe: $26.33
#state – Asbestos Worker - Asbestos Abatement in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.00
Base Rate: $35.25 | Fringe: $23.75
#state – Asbestos Worker - Trainee 1 Year - 600 Hrs in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $40.15
Base Rate: $25.00 | Fringe: $15.15
#state – Carpenter in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $64.69
Base Rate: $38.39 | Fringe: $26.30
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 1st 6 Months in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $51.27
Base Rate: $22.45 | Fringe: $28.82
#state – Carpenter - Certified Welder in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $67.23
Base Rate: $38.41 | Fringe: $28.82
#state – Carpenter - Diver in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $84.91
Base Rate: $56.03 | Fringe: $28.88
#state – Carpenter Floorlayer in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $65.08
Base Rate: $38.73 | Fringe: $26.35
#state – Carpenter - Layoutman on Monorail in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $69.04
Base Rate: $40.22 | Fringe: $28.82
#state – Carpenter Millwright in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $66.23
Base Rate: $37.41 | Fringe: $28.82
#state – Carpenter Pile Driver in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $66.23
Base Rate: $37.35 | Fringe: $28.88
#state – Laborer - Apprentice - 1st 1-1000 Hrs in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $39.40
Base Rate: $22.85 | Fringe: $16.55
#state – Laborer - Apprentice - 2nd 1000-2000 Hrs in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $43.21
Base Rate: $26.66 | Fringe: $16.55
#state – Laborer - Apprentice - 3rd 2000-3000 Hrs in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $47.02
Base Rate: $30.47 | Fringe: $16.55
#state – Laborer - Apprentice - 4th 3000-4000 Hrs in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $50.83
Base Rate: $34.28 | Fringe: $16.55
#state – Laborer Group 1 in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.64
Base Rate: $38.09 | Fringe: $16.55
#state – Laborer Group 2 in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.79
Base Rate: $38.24 | Fringe: $16.55
#state – Laborer Group 3 in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.84
Base Rate: $38.29 | Fringe: $16.55
#state – Laborer Group 4 in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $56.14
Base Rate: $39.59 | Fringe: $16.55
#state – Laborer Group 5 in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $49.67
Base Rate: $33.12 | Fringe: $16.55
#state – Laborer - More Than 4000 Hrs in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.64
Base Rate: $38.09 | Fringe: $16.55
#state – Carpenter - Apprentice - 2nd 6 Months Is 1st Year in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $40.52
Base Rate: $25.17 | Fringe: $15.35
#state – Apprentice - 1st 6 Months W/500 Hrs in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.17
Base Rate: $22.75 | Fringe: $25.42
#state – Apprentice - 2nd 6 Months W/500 Hrs in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $49.92
Base Rate: $24.50 | Fringe: $25.42
#state – Apprentice - 3rd 6 Months W/500 Hrs in Portage County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $51.67
Base Rate: $26.25 | Fringe: $25.42
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Portage 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 Portage County, Ohio runs from $23.76 to $98.96 per hour, median $52.91. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Portage 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 Portage 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.