OH20260078 Wage Rates.pdf

This is a General Decision document (OH20260078) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor on May 18, 2026, establishing prevailing wage rates for building construction in Franklin County, Ohio. The decision applies to federal construction contracts and Davis-Bacon Act-covered projects in the specified geographic area.

The document lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for 28 construction trade classifications, effective from various dates between June 2017 and June 2025. Rates range from $20.81 to $57.33 per hour for base wages, with fringe benefits ranging from 3.11% to 38.44%. Key classifications include asbestos workers ($35.23), bricklayers ($33.24), carpenters ($35.94), electricians ($43.00-$46.63), elevator mechanics ($57.33), ironworkers ($36.00-$40.87), pipefitters ($53.00), and sprinkler fitters ($48.28). Rate identifiers indicate whether rates are union rates, union average rates (UAVG), survey rates (SU), or state-adopted rates (SA). The document also notes Executive Order 13706 requirements mandating one hour of paid sick leave per 30 hours worked for federal contractors, and Executive Order 13658 minimum wage requirements of $13.65 per hour (adjusted annually) for Davis-Bacon Related Acts contracts through December 31, 2026. Contact information is provided for wage determination appeals and reconsideration requests to the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.