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Ohio refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage, county by county
A refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Ohio runs from $18.88 an hour in Hancock County to $19.57 in Allen County. The median county is $19.23.
Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic rate in each Ohio county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Allen CountyHVAC MECHANIC: DUCT INSTALLATION | $19.57 | $0.00 | $19.57 | May 18, 2026 | OH20260068 Mod 1 |
Hancock CountyHVAC MECHANIC: DUCT INSTALLATION | $18.88 | $0.00 | $18.88 | May 18, 2026 | OH20260042 Mod 1 |
Main refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic classification in each county (Hvac mechanic: duct installation), Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 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 October 25, 2026.
How much does a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic make on prevailing wage in Ohio?
$18.88 to $19.57 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $19.23. 2 counties, highest main rate first.
- Allen County1 county · HVAC MECHANIC: DUCT INSTALLATION$19.57
- Hancock County1 county · HVAC MECHANIC: DUCT INSTALLATION$18.88
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen County | HVAC MECHANIC: DUCT INSTALLATION | $19.57 | $19.57 |
| Hancock County | HVAC MECHANIC: DUCT INSTALLATION | $18.88 | $18.88 |
No two counties have identical DOL rates for this trade.
Questions about Ohio refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic pay
What is the refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage in Allen County?
$19.57 an hour: a $19.57 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination OH20260068, modification 1. Overtime and every refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic classification in Allen County.
Does refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Allen County the $19.57 total is a $19.57 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, about 0% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage pay overtime in Ohio?
Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.
Do apprentice refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics get this rate?
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)).
Which county pays refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics the most in Ohio?
Allen County, at $19.57 an hour for the main classification. The lowest is Hancock County at $18.88, and the median county is $19.23.