Prevailing Wages in Putnam County, Ohio
Prevailing wages in Putnam 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 98 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 Putnam County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $51.70
Base Rate: $32.40 | Fringe: $19.30
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $71.55
Base Rate: $46.63 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Putnam County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Putnam County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Putnam County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Putnam County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Putnam County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $65.06
Base Rate: $46.02 | Fringe: $19.04
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $24.11
Base Rate: $20.61 | Fringe: $3.50
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $65.27
Base Rate: $37.00 | Fringe: $28.27
#federal – Bricklayer in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $39.73
Base Rate: $27.47 | Fringe: $12.26
#federal – Bricklayer: Tile Finisher in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $38.69
Base Rate: $26.88 | Fringe: $11.81
#federal – Bricklayer: Tile Setter in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $46.42
Base Rate: $29.90 | Fringe: $16.52
#federal – Brick Pointer/Caulker/Cleaner in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $51.58
Base Rate: $33.30 | Fringe: $18.28
#federal – Carpenter (Including Soft Floor Layer) in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $55.41
Base Rate: $30.25 | Fringe: $25.16
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $34.21
Base Rate: $23.85 | Fringe: $10.36
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $21.69
Base Rate: $18.57 | Fringe: $3.12
#federal – Drywall Hanger and Metal Stud Installer in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $23.27
Base Rate: $17.63 | Fringe: $5.64
#federal – Electrician in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $73.64
Base Rate: $48.40 | Fringe: $25.24
#federal – Glazier in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $61.56
Base Rate: $36.50 | Fringe: $25.06
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.57
Base Rate: $36.00 | Fringe: $23.57
#federal – Ironworker: Reinforcing in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $56.91
Base Rate: $33.18 | Fringe: $23.73
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $64.70
Base Rate: $35.50 | Fringe: $29.20
#federal – Laborer (Chain Link/Cyclone Fence Erection) in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $40.53
Base Rate: $28.73 | Fringe: $11.80
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $29.78
Base Rate: $21.45 | Fringe: $8.33
#federal – Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $10.39
Base Rate: $10.39
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $31.34
Base Rate: $22.74 | Fringe: $8.60
#federal – Laborer (Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete) in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $48.77
Base Rate: $32.35 | Fringe: $16.42
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $23.16
Base Rate: $18.37 | Fringe: $4.79
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $32.88
Base Rate: $24.93 | Fringe: $7.95
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $23.26
Base Rate: $20.00 | Fringe: $3.26
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $31.01
Base Rate: $23.50 | Fringe: $7.51
#federal – Operator: Loader in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $20.15
Base Rate: $17.43 | Fringe: $2.72
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $36.27
Base Rate: $25.85 | Fringe: $10.42
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $28.76
Base Rate: $17.91 | Fringe: $10.85
#federal – Pipefitter (Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation) in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $83.56
Base Rate: $51.00 | Fringe: $32.56
#federal – Plumber, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $46.77
Base Rate: $29.57 | Fringe: $17.20
#federal – Plumber (HVAC Pipe Installation Only) in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $83.56
Base Rate: $51.00 | Fringe: $32.56
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Crane; Scraper) in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $60.55
Base Rate: $44.14 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Forklift in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.39
Base Rate: $42.98 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Roofer in Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $34.23
Base Rate: $22.05 | Fringe: $12.18
#federal – Sprinkler Fitter (Fire Sprinklers) in Putnam County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $35.09
Base Rate: $25.91 | Fringe: $9.18
#federal – Carpenter in Putnam County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $26.15
Base Rate: $19.90 | Fringe: $6.25
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Putnam County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $17.51
Base Rate: $15.32 | Fringe: $2.19
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Putnam County, Ohio – Residential
Total Wage: $57.57
Base Rate: $34.53 | Fringe: $23.04
#state – Glazier in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $47.16
Base Rate: $25.00 | Fringe: $22.16
#state – Glazier - Apprentice - 1st Year in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $37.16
Base Rate: $15.00 | Fringe: $22.16
#state – Glazier - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $39.66
Base Rate: $17.50 | Fringe: $22.16
#state – Glazier - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $42.16
Base Rate: $20.00 | Fringe: $22.16
#state – Glazier - Apprentice - 4th Year in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $44.66
Base Rate: $22.50 | Fringe: $22.16
#state – Painter - Apprentice - 1st 0-1500 Hrs in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $36.62
Base Rate: $16.58 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Apprentice - 2nd- 1501-3000 Hrs in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $41.33
Base Rate: $21.29 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Apprentice - 3rd- 3001-4500 Hrs in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $45.59
Base Rate: $25.55 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Apprentice - 4th 4501- 6000 Hrs in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $44.92
Base Rate: $24.88 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Bridge Blaster - Class 1 in Putnam 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 Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.11
Base Rate: $35.07 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter Brush Roll in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $47.68
Base Rate: $27.64 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Brush, Roll, Spray, Water Borne Products in Putnam 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 Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $51.11
Base Rate: $31.07 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter Drywall Finisher in Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $51.31
Base Rate: $31.27 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Lead Abatement in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $49.43
Base Rate: $29.39 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Lead Abatement (Plus .75 Premium When Blasting) in Putnam 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 Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $44.98
Base Rate: $24.94 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Spray, Sandblast, Pressure Cleaning, Refinery in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.43
Base Rate: $28.39 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Wallcoveri Ng in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.43
Base Rate: $28.39 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Painter - Wall Coverings in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.43
Base Rate: $28.39 | Fringe: $20.04
#state – Bricklayer in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $62.16
Base Rate: $38.04 | Fringe: $24.12
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 1st 6 Months in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $45.18
Base Rate: $22.91 | Fringe: $22.27
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 2nd 6 Months in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $47.09
Base Rate: $24.82 | Fringe: $22.27
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 3rd 6 Months in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $49.00
Base Rate: $26.73 | Fringe: $22.27
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 4th 6 Months in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $50.91
Base Rate: $28.64 | Fringe: $22.27
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 5th 6 Months in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $52.82
Base Rate: $30.55 | Fringe: $22.27
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 6th 6 Months in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $54.73
Base Rate: $32.46 | Fringe: $22.27
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 7th 6 Months in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $56.64
Base Rate: $34.37 | Fringe: $22.27
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 7th 7months in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.36
Base Rate: $34.24 | Fringe: $24.12
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 8th 6 Months in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.55
Base Rate: $36.28 | Fringe: $22.27
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 8th 8 Months in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $60.26
Base Rate: $36.14 | Fringe: $24.12
#state – Bricklayer - Mason Trainee 1 to 90 Days in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $17.12
Base Rate: $17.12
#state – Bricklayer - Mason Trainee 2nd Year in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $31.25
Base Rate: $19.02 | Fringe: $12.23
#state – Bricklayer - Mason Trainee 90 to 365 Days in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $29.35
Base Rate: $17.12 | Fringe: $12.23
#state – Bricklayer - Mosaic Worker in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $60.46
Base Rate: $38.19 | Fringe: $22.27
#state – Bricklayer - Stone Mason/ Pointer Caulker Cleaner/ Refractory Workers in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $62.16
Base Rate: $38.04 | Fringe: $24.12
#state – Bricklayer - Terrazzo Worker in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $60.46
Base Rate: $38.19 | Fringe: $22.27
#state – Bricklayer - Tile Assistant Finishers - 1st Year in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $40.01
Base Rate: $25.11 | Fringe: $14.90
#state – Bricklayer - Tile Assistant Finishers - 2nd Year in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $45.25
Base Rate: $30.35 | Fringe: $14.90
#state – Bricklayer - Tile Assistant Finishers - 3rd Year in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $50.48
Base Rate: $35.58 | Fringe: $14.90
#state – Bricklayer Tile Setter in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $60.46
Base Rate: $38.19 | Fringe: $22.27
#state – Cement Mason in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $64.94
Base Rate: $38.64 | Fringe: $26.30
#state – Cement Mason - Apprentice - 1st Year in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $53.35
Base Rate: $27.05 | Fringe: $26.30
#state – Cement Mason - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $57.21
Base Rate: $30.91 | Fringe: $26.30
#state – Cement Mason - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $61.08
Base Rate: $34.78 | Fringe: $26.30
#state – Ironworker in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $69.60
Base Rate: $40.00 | Fringe: $29.60
#state – Ironworker - Apprentice - 1st Year in Putnam County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $40.60
Base Rate: $26.00 | Fringe: $14.60
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam 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.