Prevailing Wage for a Laborer in Athens County, Ohio (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Laborer (Building construction) in Athens County is $40.97 base + $14.10 fringe = $55.07 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Athens County. Ohio also sets its own prevailing wage (OH DIR) — on state or locally funded work you owe the higher of the two, so confirm the OH rate before bidding.
Rate table by construction type
| Construction type | Source | Base | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Federal · OH20260033 | $40.97 | $14.10 | $55.07 |
| Heavy | Federal · OH20260001 | $38.56 | $14.45 | $53.01 |
| Residential | Federal · OH20260003 | $17.40 | $6.25 | $23.65 |
These are the federal Davis‑Bacon rates for Ohio (they govern federally funded work); the OH state (DIR) rate is compared separately for state-funded work. Each construction type is its own wage determination — the WD# is shown per row. Scroll the table sideways on mobile.
Which rate applies?
Federally funded work → the federal Davis-Bacon rate applies.
State/local-funded work → Ohio's prevailing-wage law applies.
Covered by both → pay the higher of the two. See federal vs state.
Source & freshness
- WD number
- OH20260033
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination OH20260033 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Laborer on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,638.80 in base wages plus $564.00 in fringe = $2,202.80 gross for the week (Building). Overtime pays 1.5× the base only; fringe stays flat per hour. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
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Verify the current wage determination on SAM.gov or with the DOL Wage and Hour Division before bidding or paying. This is a readable presentation of the official determination, not legal or tax advice.
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team
Last verified: Jul 14, 2026 · Reviewed by: the Davis-Bacon Wage editorial team