S02. Wage Determination OH20260053.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document (OH20260053) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for building construction in Ross County, Ohio, effective May 18, 2026. The document establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trade classifications required on federal construction contracts in this geographic area.

The wage determination covers 28 distinct job classifications including asbestos workers, bricklayers, carpenters, electricians, elevator mechanics, ironworkers, laborers, painters, glaziers, cement masons, pipefitters, plumbers, sprinkler fitters, sheet metal workers, truck drivers, and roofers. Each classification lists both hourly wage rates and fringe benefit percentages. Wage rates range from $18.37 (laborers on pipelayer work) to $53.00 (pipefitters excluding HVAC pipe installation), with fringe benefits ranging from 4.79% to 38.44%. The document includes two modifications, with the original publication dated January 2, 2026 and an update published May 18, 2026. Multiple classifications reference effective dates between 2019 and 2025, indicating staggered updates as collective bargaining agreements are negotiated. The determination also notes applicability of Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors, with instructions provided for wage determination appeals to the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division or Administrative Review Board.