Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates in Highland County, Ohio
3 Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Highland County for building, residential, highway and heavy construction, with 95 rates across 27 trades. Of each trade's main rate, elevator constructor is the highest at $95.85 an hour and drywall finisher the lowest at $25.57, base plus fringe.
The Department of Labor modifies these determinations on SAM.gov in weekly batches through the year; the latest Ohio modification we hold is dated September 17, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Ohio also sets its own rates (ORC 4115, Department of Commerce); on jobs covered by both, pay the higher. Ohio's rates sit behind an OHID login on its prevailing wage portal, so this site shows the Davis-Bacon rates only.
Highland County rates by trade, highest first
Each trade's main rate, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOL lists. All bars share one scale. The table below lists the same rates A to Z with classifications.
- Elevator Constructor$95.85
- Telecom Technician$73.32
- Ironworker$69.29
- Heat & Frost Insulator$68.92
- Plumber / Pipefitter$67.45
- Operating Engineer$60.43
- Pile Driver$59.53
- Electrician$59.26
- Sheet Metal Worker$59.17
- Utility Lineman$58.15
- Laborer$55.07
- Painter$54.74
- Cement Mason$51.70
- Tunnel Worker$50.92
- Bricklayer$50.41
- Brick Tender$50.14
- Fence Builder$49.97
- Diver & Tender$49.81
- Plasterer$49.00
- Glazier$47.22
- Tile Setter$46.69
- Roofer$45.92
- Tile Finisher$38.76
- Carpenter$38.34
- Drywall Installer / Lather$36.67
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$25.88
- Drywall Finisher$25.57
All trades and classifications, A to Z
One main rate per trade, with its classification and base wage. Open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DOL's notes. Click a column heading to sort.
| Trade | Main classification | Base + fringe | Base | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Tender · Ross County group | LABORER GROUP 2- ASPHALT RAKER; CONCRETE PUDDLER; KETTLE MAN PIPELINE); MACHINE DRIVEN TOOLS (GAS, ELECTRIC, AIR); MASON TENDER; BRICK PAVER; MORTAR MIXER; POWER BUGGY OR POWER WHEELBARROW; PAINT STRIPER; SHEETING & SHORING MAN; SURFACE GRINDER MAN; PLASTIC FUSING MACHINE OPERATOR; PUG MILL OPERATOR; & VACUUM DEVICES (WET OR DRY); RODDING MACHINE OPERATOR; DIVER; SCREWMAN OR PAVER; SCREED PERSON; WATER BLAST, HAND HELD WAND; PUMPS 4" & UNDER (GAS, AIR OR ELECTRIC) & HAZARDOUS WASTE (LEVEL C); AIR TRACK AND WAGON DRILL; BOTTOM PERSON; COFFERDAM (BELOW 25 FT. DEEP); CONCRETE SAW PERSON; CUTTING WITH BURNING TORCH; FORM SETTER; HAND SPIKER (RAILROAD); PIPELAYER; TUNNEL LABORER (WITHOUT AIR) & CAISSON; UNDERGROUND PERSON (WORKING IN SEWER AND WATERLINE, CLEANING, REPAIRING & RECONDITIONING); SANDBLASTER NOZZLE PERSON; & HAZARDOUS WASTE (LEVEL B). TUNNEL LABORER WITH AIR-PRESSURIZED ADD $1.00 TO BASE RATE SIGNAL PERSON WILL RECEIVE THE RATE EQUAL TO THE RATE PAID THE LABORER CLASSIFICATION FOR WHICH HE OR SHE IS SIGNALING. (REMAINING COUNTIES OF OHIO) | $50.14 | $35.69 | 1 |
| Bricklayer · Highland County group | BRICKLAYER (CLINTON, HIGHLAND, AND HOCKING COUNTIES) | $50.41 | $30.18 | 5 |
| Carpenter · Highland County group | CARPENTER | $38.34 | $25.80 | 3 |
| Cement Mason · Highland County group | CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $51.70 | $32.40 | 2 |
| Diver & Tender · Franklin County group | DIVER (ADAMS, ATHENS, DELAWARE, FAIRFIELD, FAYETTE, FRANKLIN, GALLIA, GUERNSEY, HIGHLAND, HOCKING, JACKSON, LAWRENCE, LICKING, MADISON, MARION, MEIGS, MORGAN, MUSKINGUM, NOBLE, PERRY, PICKAWAY, PIKE, ROSS, SCIOTO, UNION, VINTON AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES) | $49.81 | $39.41 | 1 |
| Drywall Finisher · Highland County group | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $25.57 | $20.66 | 1 |
| Drywall Installer / Lather · Highland County group | DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD INSTALLER | $36.67 | $22.27 | 1 |
| Electrical Utility Lineman · Montgomery County group | LINE CONSTRUCTION: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (STATEWIDE) | $58.15 | $40.44 | 4 |
| Electrician · Highland County group | ELECTRICIAN (EXCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF ALARMS) | $59.26 | $37.00 | 6 |
| Elevator Constructor · Highland County group | 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 | $95.85 | $57.41 | 1 |
| Fence Builder · Franklin County group | LABORER GROUP 1- ASPHALT LABORER; CARPENTER TENDER; CONCRETE CURING APPLICATOR; DUMP MAN (BATCH TRUCK); GUARDRAIL AND FENCE INSTALLER; JOINT SETTER; LABORER (CONSTRUCTION); LANDSCAPE LABORER; MESH HANDLERS & PLACER; RIGHT-OF-WAY LABORER; RIPRAP LABORER & GROUTER; SCAFFOLD ERECTOR; SEAL COATING; SURFACE TREATMENT OR ROAD MIX LABORER; SIGN INSTALLER; SLURRY SEAL; UTILITY MAN; BRIDGE MAN; HANDYMAN; WATERPROOFING LABORER; FLAGPERSON; HAZARDOUS WASTE (LEVEL D); DIVER TENDER; ZONE PERSON & TRAFFIC CONTROL. TUNNEL LABORER WITH AIR-PRESSURIZED ADD $1.00 TO BASE RATE SIGNAL PERSON WILL RECEIVE THE RATE EQUAL TO THE RATE PAID THE LABORER CLASSIFICATION FOR WHICH HE OR SHE IS SIGNALING. (REMAINING COUNTIES OF OHIO) | $49.97 | $35.52 | 1 |
| Glazier · Highland County group | GLAZIER | $47.22 | $32.89 | 1 |
| Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker) · Highland County group | ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $68.92 | $38.05 | 1 |
| Ironworker | IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $69.29 | $39.70 | 7 |
| Laborer · Highland County group | LABORER (COMMON OR GENERAL; MASON TENDER - BRICK & CEMENT/CONCRETE) | $55.07 | $40.97 | 4 |
| Operating Engineer · Highland County group | POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BULLDOZER) | $60.43 | $44.02 | 18 |
| Painter · Highland County group | PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $54.74 | $30.28 | 17 |
| Pile Driver · Franklin County group | PILEDRIVERMAN (ADAMS, ATHENS, DELAWARE, FAIRFIELD, FAYETTE, FRANKLIN, GALLIA, GUERNSEY, HIGHLAND, HOCKING, JACKSON, LAWRENCE, LICKING, MADISON, MARION, MEIGS, MORGAN, MUSKINGUM, NOBLE, PERRY, PICKAWAY, PIKE, ROSS, SCIOTO, UNION, VINTON AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES) | $59.53 | $35.94 | 2 |
| Plasterer | PLASTERER (BROWN, BUTLER, CLERMONT, HAMILTON, HIGHLAND, WARREN COUNTIES) | $49.00 | $31.35 | 1 |
| Plumber / Pipefitter · Highland County group | PLUMBER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $67.45 | $38.89 | 6 |
| Roofer · Highland County group | ROOFER | $45.92 | $30.19 | 1 |
| Sheet Metal Worker · Highland County group | SHEET METAL WORKER (EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND UNIT INSTALLATION) | $59.17 | $31.73 | 3 |
| Teamster (Truck Driver) · Highland County group | TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP (ALL TYPES) | $25.88 | $19.33 | 3 |
| Telecommunications Technician · Highland County group | ELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND ALARM INSTALLATION ONLY) | $73.32 | $40.00 | 2 |
| Tile Finisher · Highland County group | TILE FINISHER | $38.76 | $28.31 | 1 |
| Tile Setter · Highland County group | TILE SETTER | $46.69 | $29.92 | 1 |
| Tunnel Worker · Franklin County group | LABORER GROUP 4- MINER (WITH AIR-PRESSURIZED - $1.00 PREMIUM); & GUNITE NOZZLE PERSON. TUNNEL LABORER WITH AIR-PRESSURIZED ADD $1.00 TO BASE RATE SIGNAL PERSON WILL RECEIVE THE RATE EQUAL TO THE RATE PAID THE LABORER CLASSIFICATION FOR WHICH HE OR SHE IS SIGNALING. (REMAINING COUNTIES OF OHIO) | $50.92 | $36.47 | 1 |
Wage determinations for Highland County
The WD that applies depends on the kind of construction. Every rate on this page names its WD and modification.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | OH20260064 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Residential | OH20260003 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Highway | OH20260001 Heavy Construction Highway Construction | 5 | September 17, 2026 |
| Heavy | OH20260001 Heavy Construction Highway Construction | 5 | September 17, 2026 |
Questions about Highland County rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Highland County?
$59.26 an hour: a $37.00 base wage plus $22.26 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination OH20260064, modification 1. Overtime and every electrician rate in Highland County.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Highland County?
$55.07 an hour: a $40.97 base wage plus $14.10 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under wage determination OH20260064, modification 1. Overtime and every laborer rate in Highland County.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For elevator constructor, the highest-paid trade in Highland County, the $95.85 total is a $57.41 base wage plus $38.44 in fringe benefits.
Which Davis-Bacon wage determination covers Highland County?
It depends on the kind of construction: OH20260064 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for building construction, OH20260003 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for residential construction and OH20260001 (modification 5, September 17, 2026) for highway and heavy construction. Your contract names the one that applies.
Does Highland County share its rates with other counties?
For 25 of its 27 trades, yes: DOL sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 2 counties (the Highland County group). The other 2 are Highland County's own.