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Electrician prevailing wage in Marion County, Ohio
$71.55an hour, base + fringe
$46.63 wage + $24.92 fringe benefits · Building · ELEC0038-004
On federally funded or assisted building construction in Marion County, an electrician must be paid at least $71.55 an hour: a $46.63 base wage plus $24.92 in fringe benefits, under wage determination OH20260067 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $71.55 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination OH20260067, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier ELEC0038-004 (April 28, 2025). 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.
DOL lists 8 electrician rates for Marion County, from $37.55 to $71.55 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $46.63 + $24.92
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $46.63 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $24.92 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $71.55 |
When this rate changes
- 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)).
- DOL changes a WD by publishing a numbered modification on SAM.gov. This page reads the modification named in the Source line; the Ohio change log lists what each one changed.
Every electrician rate in Marion County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- 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' SERVICEBuilding · ELEC0038-004$71.55
- ELECTRICIAN (ASHTABULA (EXCLUDING ORWELL, COLEBROOK, WILLIAMSFIELD, WAYNE & WINDSOR TOWNSHIPS), GEAUGA (BURTON, CHARDON, CLARIDON, HAMBDEN, HUNTSBURG, MONTVILLE, MUNSON, NEWBURY & THOMPSON TOWNSHIPS) AND LAKE COUNTIES)Highway, Heavy · ELEC0673-004$65.75
- ELECTRICIAN (ASHTABULA (COLEBROOK, WAYNE, WILLIAMSFIELD, ORWELL & WINDSOR TOWNSHIPS), GEAUGA (AUBURN, MIDDLEFIELD, PARKMAN & TROY TOWNSHIPS), MAHONING (MILTON TOWNSHIP), PORTAGE (CHARLESTOWN, EDINBURG, FREEDOM, HIRAM, NELSON, PALMYRA, PARIS & WINDHAM TOWNSHIPS), AND TRUMBULL (EXCEPT LIBERTY & HUBBARD TOWNSHIPS))Highway, Heavy · ELEC0573-003$65.57
- ELECTRICIAN (LORAIN (EXCEPT COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP) & MEDINA (LITCHFIELD & LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIPS))Highway, Heavy · ELEC0129-003$61.76
- ELECTRICIAN (ADAMS, FAYETTE, HIGHLAND, HOCKING, JACKSON (BLOOMFIELD, FRANKLIN, HAMILTON, JEFFERSON, LICK, MADISON, SCIOTO, COAL, JACKSON, LIBERTY, MILTON & WASHINGTON TOWNSHIPS), PICKAWAY (DEER CREEK, PERRY, PICKAWAY, SALT CREEK & WAYNE TOWNSHIPS), PIKE (BEAVER, BENTON, JACKSON, MIFFLIN, PEBBLE, PEEPEE, PERRY, SEAL, CAMP CREEK, NEWTON, SCIOTO, SUNFISH, UNION & MARION TOWNSHIPS), ROSS, SCIOTO & VINTON (CLINTON, EAGLE, ELK, HARRISON, JACKSON, RICHLAND & SWAN TOWNSHIPS))Highway, Heavy · ELEC0575-001$59.26
- ELECTRICIAN (ASHLAND, CRAWFORD, HURON (RICHMOND, NEW HAVEN, RIPLEY & GREENWICH TOWNSHIPS), KNOX (LIBERTY, CLINTON, UNION, HOWARD, MONROE, MIDDLEBERRY, MORRIS, WAYNE, BERLIN, PIKE, BROWN & JEFFERSON TOWNSHIPS), MARION, MORROW, RICHLAND AND WYANDOT (SYCAMORE, CRANE, EDEN, PITT, ANTRIM & TYMOCHTEE TOWNSHIPS) COUNTIES)Highway, Heavy · ELEC0688-003$54.13
- ELECTRICIAN, EXCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF HVAC/TEMPERATURE CONTROLSBuilding · SUOH2012-069$45.51
- ELECTRICIANResidential · ELEC0306-003$37.55
| Classification | Base + fringe | Base | Fringe benefits | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' SERVICEBuildingELEC0038-004 | $71.55 | $46.63 | $24.92 | OH20260067 Mod 1 |
| ELECTRICIAN, EXCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF HVAC/TEMPERATURE CONTROLSBuildingSUOH2012-069 | $45.51 | $29.72 | $15.79 | OH20260067 Mod 1 |
| ELECTRICIAN (LORAIN (EXCEPT COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP) & MEDINA (LITCHFIELD & LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIPS))Highway, HeavyELEC0129-003 | $61.76 | $42.95 | $18.81 | OH20260001 Mod 5 |
| ELECTRICIAN (ASHTABULA (COLEBROOK, WAYNE, WILLIAMSFIELD, ORWELL & WINDSOR TOWNSHIPS), GEAUGA (AUBURN, MIDDLEFIELD, PARKMAN & TROY TOWNSHIPS), MAHONING (MILTON TOWNSHIP), PORTAGE (CHARLESTOWN, EDINBURG, FREEDOM, HIRAM, NELSON, PALMYRA, PARIS & WINDHAM TOWNSHIPS), AND TRUMBULL (EXCEPT LIBERTY & HUBBARD TOWNSHIPS))Highway, HeavyELEC0573-003 | $65.57 | $42.20 | $23.37 | OH20260001 Mod 5 |
| ELECTRICIAN (ADAMS, FAYETTE, HIGHLAND, HOCKING, JACKSON (BLOOMFIELD, FRANKLIN, HAMILTON, JEFFERSON, LICK, MADISON, SCIOTO, COAL, JACKSON, LIBERTY, MILTON & WASHINGTON TOWNSHIPS), PICKAWAY (DEER CREEK, PERRY, PICKAWAY, SALT CREEK & WAYNE TOWNSHIPS), PIKE (BEAVER, BENTON, JACKSON, MIFFLIN, PEBBLE, PEEPEE, PERRY, SEAL, CAMP CREEK, NEWTON, SCIOTO, SUNFISH, UNION & MARION TOWNSHIPS), ROSS, SCIOTO & VINTON (CLINTON, EAGLE, ELK, HARRISON, JACKSON, RICHLAND & SWAN TOWNSHIPS))Highway, HeavyELEC0575-001 | $59.26 | $37.00 | $22.26 | OH20260001 Mod 5 |
| ELECTRICIAN (ASHTABULA (EXCLUDING ORWELL, COLEBROOK, WILLIAMSFIELD, WAYNE & WINDSOR TOWNSHIPS), GEAUGA (BURTON, CHARDON, CLARIDON, HAMBDEN, HUNTSBURG, MONTVILLE, MUNSON, NEWBURY & THOMPSON TOWNSHIPS) AND LAKE COUNTIES)Highway, HeavyELEC0673-004 | $65.75 | $41.17 | $24.58 | OH20260001 Mod 5 |
| ELECTRICIAN (ASHLAND, CRAWFORD, HURON (RICHMOND, NEW HAVEN, RIPLEY & GREENWICH TOWNSHIPS), KNOX (LIBERTY, CLINTON, UNION, HOWARD, MONROE, MIDDLEBERRY, MORRIS, WAYNE, BERLIN, PIKE, BROWN & JEFFERSON TOWNSHIPS), MARION, MORROW, RICHLAND AND WYANDOT (SYCAMORE, CRANE, EDEN, PITT, ANTRIM & TYMOCHTEE TOWNSHIPS) COUNTIES)Highway, HeavyELEC0688-003 | $54.13 | $32.30 | $21.83 | OH20260001 Mod 5 |
| ELECTRICIANResidentialELEC0306-003 | $37.55 | $23.34 | $14.21 | OH20260004 Mod 1 |
How Marion County compares
The main electrician rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Ohio
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Marion Countybase $46.63$71.55
- Wyandot Countybase $46.63$71.55
- Morrow Countybase $43.00$69.37
- Crawford Countybase $46.63$71.55
Electrician rates in nearby counties
Current DOL rates. Davis-Bacon rates are set for groups of counties, so neighbours often share them; the county where the work is done decides.
| County | Classification | Base + fringe | Base | vs Marion County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin County | ELECTRICIAN | $73.64 | $48.40 | +$2.09 |
| Marion County | 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 | $71.55 | $46.63 | |
| Wyandot County | 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 | $71.55 | $46.63 | same |
| Crawford County | 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 | $71.55 | $46.63 | same |
| Morrow County | ELECTRICIAN (EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS AND LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $69.37 | $43.00 | −$2.18 |
| Delaware County | ELECTRICIAN (EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS AND LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $69.37 | $43.00 | −$2.18 |
| Union County | ELECTRICIAN (EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC/TEMPERATURE CONTROLS AND LOW VOLTAGE WIRING) | $69.37 | $43.00 | −$2.18 |
Notes on this rate
DOL's notes, in DOL's words.
- 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
More from DOL on this rate
- DOL wage determination
- SAM.gov wage determinations
- Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base pay to the fringe your employer pays for you, in cash or into plans, and compare the sum with the total. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints: 1-866-487-9243, or dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), wage determination OH20260067 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/OH20260067/1
We read every active Ohio Davis-Bacon wage determination from SAM.gov's own data and check every number with a second, independent read of the same file. DOL prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. How we check · Download Marion County as CSV · Report an error