Prevailing Wages in Union County, Ohio
Prevailing wages in Union County, Ohio run $13.74 to $95.77 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 $51.70, and among the 97 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $17.45. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Union County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $51.70
Base Rate: $32.40 | Fringe: $19.30
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Union 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 Union 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 Union County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $71.55
Base Rate: $46.63 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Union County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Equipment Operator (Statewide) in Union County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $58.15
Base Rate: $40.44 | Fringe: $17.71
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Union County, Ohio – Highway
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Groundman (Statewide) in Union County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $44.04
Base Rate: $29.07 | Fringe: $14.97
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Union County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $65.06
Base Rate: $46.02 | Fringe: $19.04
#federal – Line Construction: Lineman & Cable Splicers (Statewide) in Union 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 Union 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 Union County, Ohio – Heavy
Total Wage: $24.11
Base Rate: $20.61 | Fringe: $3.50
#federal – Abatement Worker: Asbestos (Removal from Ceilings, Floors, and Walls) in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $31.99
Base Rate: $22.74 | Fringe: $9.25
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $58.27
Base Rate: $35.23 | Fringe: $23.04
#federal – Bricklayer in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $52.86
Base Rate: $33.24 | Fringe: $19.62
#federal – Carpenter (Acoustical Ceiling Installation Only) in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $32.78
Base Rate: $24.17 | Fringe: $8.61
#federal – Carpenter (Excluding Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Floor Laying - Hardwood Floors, and Soft Floor Laying) in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $34.47
Base Rate: $23.42 | Fringe: $11.05
#federal – Carpenter (Soft Floor Layer and Floor Laying - Hardwood Floors Only) in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.53
Base Rate: $35.94 | Fringe: $23.59
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $38.41
Base Rate: $26.07 | Fringe: $12.34
#federal – Drywall Finisher/Taper in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $25.19
Base Rate: $20.44 | Fringe: $4.75
#federal – Drywall Hanger and Metal Stud Installer in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $24.90
Base Rate: $21.15 | Fringe: $3.75
#federal – Electrician (Excludes Installation of HVAC/Temperature Controls and Low Voltage Wiring) in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $69.37
Base Rate: $43.00 | Fringe: $26.37
#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 Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $71.55
Base Rate: $46.63 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Electrician (Low Voltage Wiring Only) in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $69.37
Base Rate: $43.00 | Fringe: $26.37
#federal – Elevator Mechanic Paid Holidays: a. New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Vetern's 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 Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $95.77
Base Rate: $57.33 | Fringe: $38.44
#federal – Glazier in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $33.62
Base Rate: $22.60 | Fringe: $11.02
#federal – Ironworker: Ornamental in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.57
Base Rate: $36.00 | Fringe: $23.57
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $64.02
Base Rate: $40.87 | Fringe: $23.15
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $42.75
Base Rate: $26.52 | Fringe: $16.23
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $27.94
Base Rate: $21.27 | Fringe: $6.67
#federal – Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $13.74
Base Rate: $13.74
#federal – Laborer (Mason Tender - Brick & Cement/Concrete) in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $46.30
Base Rate: $32.10 | Fringe: $14.20
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $32.56
Base Rate: $23.98 | Fringe: $8.58
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $37.06
Base Rate: $27.26 | Fringe: $9.80
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $35.55
Base Rate: $22.79 | Fringe: $12.76
#federal – Operator: Loader in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $42.27
Base Rate: $29.66 | Fringe: $12.61
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $43.57
Base Rate: $30.28 | Fringe: $13.29
#federal – Operator: Roller in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $41.55
Base Rate: $28.83 | Fringe: $12.72
#federal – Painter (Brush and Roller) in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $33.29
Base Rate: $23.87 | Fringe: $9.42
#federal – Painter (Spray) in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $44.61
Base Rate: $29.70 | Fringe: $14.91
#federal – Pipefitter in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $80.59
Base Rate: $53.00 | Fringe: $27.59
#federal – Plumber in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $32.15
Base Rate: $25.28 | Fringe: $6.87
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader; Concrete Pump; Crane) in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $60.55
Base Rate: $44.14 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Bulldozer in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $60.43
Base Rate: $44.02 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Power Equipment Operator: Grader/Blade in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $52.08
Base Rate: $32.42 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Mechanic) in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $52.58
Base Rate: $32.92 | Fringe: $19.66
#federal – Power Equipment Operator (Oiler) in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $52.75
Base Rate: $36.34 | Fringe: $16.41
#federal – Roofer in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $36.62
Base Rate: $25.24 | Fringe: $11.38
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (Excludes HVAC Duct and Unit Installation) in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $59.89
Base Rate: $33.53 | Fringe: $26.36
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct and HVAC Unit Installation Only) in Union County, Ohio – Building
Total Wage: $42.03
Base Rate: $26.26 | Fringe: $15.77
#state – Asbestos Worker - Apprentice - 1st Year in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $43.23
Base Rate: $27.91 | Fringe: $15.32
#state – Asbestos Worker - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.24
Base Rate: $32.57 | Fringe: $15.67
#state – Asbestos Worker - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.54
Base Rate: $37.23 | Fringe: $18.31
#state – Asbestos Worker - Apprentice - 4th Year in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.12
Base Rate: $39.56 | Fringe: $18.56
#state – Asbestos Worker - Asbestos Insulation Mechanic in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $68.95
Base Rate: $42.85 | Fringe: $26.10
#state – Asbestos Worker - Firestop Technicia N in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $68.95
Base Rate: $42.85 | Fringe: $26.10
#state – Asbestos Worker - Asbestos Abatement in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.00
Base Rate: $35.25 | Fringe: $23.75
#state – Asbestos Worker - Trainee 1 Year - 600 Hrs in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $40.15
Base Rate: $25.00 | Fringe: $15.15
#state – Bricklayer in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $61.86
Base Rate: $39.20 | Fringe: $22.66
#state – Bricklayer - 1-90 Days in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $19.60
Base Rate: $19.60
#state – Bricklayer - 90-365 Days in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $30.60
Base Rate: $19.60 | Fringe: $11.00
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 1st Year in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $44.99
Base Rate: $24.98 | Fringe: $20.01
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 2nd Year in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.55
Base Rate: $28.54 | Fringe: $20.01
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 3rd Year in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $44.46
Base Rate: $29.71 | Fringe: $14.75
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice - 4th Year in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.90
Base Rate: $37.24 | Fringe: $22.66
#state – Bricklayer - Apprentice Improver in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $16.50
Base Rate: $16.50
#state – Bricklayer - Base Grinder in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.51
Base Rate: $33.76 | Fringe: $14.75
#state – Bricklayer - Floor Grinder in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.26
Base Rate: $33.51 | Fringe: $14.75
#state – Bricklayer - Lay Out Man in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $62.36
Base Rate: $39.70 | Fringe: $22.66
#state – Bricklayer - Marble Mason in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.69
Base Rate: $35.68 | Fringe: $20.01
#state – Bricklayer - Mason Trainee S - 2nd Year in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $32.56
Base Rate: $21.56 | Fringe: $11.00
#state – Bricklayer - Plaster in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $61.86
Base Rate: $39.20 | Fringe: $22.66
#state – Bricklayer - Pointer Caulker Cleaner Block Stone in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $61.86
Base Rate: $39.20 | Fringe: $22.66
#state – Bricklayer - Saw Man in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $62.36
Base Rate: $39.70 | Fringe: $22.66
#state – Bricklayer - Stone & Cement Mason in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $61.86
Base Rate: $39.20 | Fringe: $22.66
#state – Bricklayer - Swing Stage (24th Floors and Above in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $63.86
Base Rate: $41.20 | Fringe: $22.66
#state – Bricklayer - Swing Stage (Ground Floors Thru 23 Floors) in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $62.86
Base Rate: $40.20 | Fringe: $22.66
#state – Bricklayer - Terrazzo Finisher in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.01
Base Rate: $33.26 | Fringe: $14.75
#state – Bricklayer - Terrazzo Worker in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.94
Base Rate: $35.93 | Fringe: $20.01
#state – Bricklayer - Terrazzo Worker, Installation in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.94
Base Rate: $35.93 | Fringe: $20.01
#state – Bricklayer Tile Marble Finisher in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $47.76
Base Rate: $33.01 | Fringe: $14.75
#state – Bricklayer Tile Setter in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $55.69
Base Rate: $35.68 | Fringe: $20.01
#state – Painter - 0-1500 Hrs in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $33.19
Base Rate: $25.09 | Fringe: $8.10
#state – Painter - 1501-3000 Hrs in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $34.76
Base Rate: $26.66 | Fringe: $8.10
#state – Painter - 3001-4500 Hrs in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $36.32
Base Rate: $28.22 | Fringe: $8.10
#state – Painter - 4501-6000 Hrs in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $37.89
Base Rate: $29.79 | Fringe: $8.10
#state – Painter Bridge Class 1 Bridge Blaster in Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $50.42
Base Rate: $32.97 | Fringe: $17.45
#state – Painter Brush Roll in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $48.81
Base Rate: $31.36 | Fringe: $17.45
#state – Painter Brush, Roll & Wall Washing in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $47.36
Base Rate: $29.91 | Fringe: $17.45
#state – Apprentice - 1st Year in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $43.03
Base Rate: $26.50 | Fringe: $16.53
#state – Apprentice - 2nd Year in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $53.44
Base Rate: $30.29 | Fringe: $23.15
#state – Apprentice - 3rd Year in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $58.30
Base Rate: $34.07 | Fringe: $24.23
#state – Apprentice - 4th Year in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $60.74
Base Rate: $35.97 | Fringe: $24.77
#state – Carpenter in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $63.17
Base Rate: $37.86 | Fringe: $25.31
#state – Pile Driver in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $63.04
Base Rate: $37.73 | Fringe: $25.31
#state – Bricklayer - Cement Mason Bricklayer Power Plants Tunnels Amuseme Nt Parks B in Union County, Ohio – Commercial
Total Wage: $59.56
Base Rate: $36.31 | Fringe: $23.25
#state – Bricklayer - Cement Mason Bricklayer Sewer Water Works A in Union 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 Union 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 Union County, Ohio runs from $13.74 to $95.77 per hour, median $51.70. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Union 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 Union 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.