S02. Wage Determination OH20260053.pdf

This is a General Decision document (OH20260053) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division, effective January 2, 2026, establishing prevailing wage rates for building construction projects in Ross County, Ohio. The decision supersedes the previous General Decision OH20250053 and applies to all building construction projects excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories.

The document lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for 35 construction classifications across multiple trades, including asbestos workers ($38.05/hour), bricklayers ($34.00/hour), carpenters ($29.29/hour), electricians ($37.00-$40.00/hour depending on specialization), plumbers ($38.89/hour), sheet metal workers ($31.23-$33.53/hour), ironworkers ($29.44-$39.70/hour), equipment operators ($22.69-$44.14/hour), and various laborers, painters, glaziers, and other skilled trades. Rates include applicable fringe benefits ranging from approximately 4.79% to 38.435% of hourly wages. The document specifies paid holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day, with employer contributions of 8% of regular hourly rates to vacation pay credit for employees with more than five years of service and 6% for those with less than five years. The decision also references Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave for federal contractors and Executive Order 13658 establishing a minimum wage of $13.30 per hour for covered workers in 2025. Unlisted classifications may be added after award as provided in applicable labor standards contract clauses (29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iii)).