Prevailing wage rates in Ohio (2026)

Davis-Bacon (construction) and Service Contract Act (services) wage rates for every county county, from the current SAM.gov wage determinations.

Davis-Bacon electrician base rates in Ohio range from $13.02 to $48.40 an hour (median $39.73), before fringe. Service Contract Act janitor rates range from $14.49 to $17.94 an hour (median $17.25), plus health and welfare.

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How prevailing wage works in Ohio

Federal construction contracts over $2,000 must pay at least the Davis-Bacon rates for the county; federal service contracts over $2,500 must pay at least the Service Contract Act rates. Ohio may also have its own state prevailing wage law for state and local projects. See prevailing wage explained.