COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio officials have announced the launch of a prevailing wage rate system, allowing people to view wage info for construction workers throughout the state, “ensuring they’re compensated fairly.”

This system was launched by the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance's Bureau of Wage & Hour on June 27. Viewers of the data can look at wage information by occupation and jurisdiction.

“The new Prevailing Wage Rate system represents a significant step forward in our commitment to transparency and fairness,” said Stephen Clegg, chief of the Bureau of Wage and Hour, in the release. “By making wage information more accessible and secure, we are ensuring that Ohio workers are compensated fairly for their hard work. This upgrade not only benefits workers but also supports businesses and government entities in maintaining compliance with prevailing wage laws.”

Workers on “certain publicly funded construction projects” are supposed to be paid a standard amount by contractor, a rate set by the Ohio Department of Commerce.

In order to access this new system, you’ll need to register for an OHID account. You can do so here.