Prevailing Wage for a Sheet Metal Worker in Lorain County, Ohio (2026)
The federal Davis‑Bacon prevailing wage for a Sheet Metal Worker (Building construction) in Lorain County is $43.06 base + $30.11 fringe = $73.17 total per hour. This is the federal Davis‑Bacon rate, which governs federally funded work in Lorain 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 · OH20260087 | $43.06 | $30.11 | $73.17 |
| Residential | Federal · OH20260025 | $22.78 | $13.06 | $35.84 |
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
- OH20260087
- Modification
- #1
- Effective
- May 18, 2026
- Last verified
- Jul 14, 2026
Official source: SAM.gov wage determination OH20260087 → · How we source rates
Worked certified-payroll line
A Sheet Metal Worker on this determination working 40 straight hours owes $1,722.40 in base wages plus $1,204.40 in fringe = $2,926.80 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