Highway Construction — Aleutians West, Alaska
WD AK20260006-17987-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Aleutians West, Alaska (construction type: highway) is $50.79/hr base + $26.32/hr fringe = $77.11/hr total package (WD AK20260006-17987-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 35 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: AK20260006-17987-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: Alaska (AK)
County: Aleutians West
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 35
Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $50.79 | $26.32 | $77.11 Top 10% +146% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: Inside Journeyman Wireman.$ 53.44 30.52 CARPENTER | $50.79 | $26.86 | $77.65 Top 10% +97% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: Fence Barrier Installer | $42.99 | $36.85 | $79.84 Top 10% +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: Guardrail Installer | $43.99 | $36.85 | $80.84 Top 10% +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: Guardrail Layout Man | $43.73 | $36.85 | $80.58 Top 10% +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: Signalman, Stage Rigger, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing | $46.49 | $36.85 | $83.34 Top 10% +113% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER Group 1 | $40.25 | $34.41 | $74.66 Top 10% +168% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER Group 2 | $41.25 | $34.41 | $75.66 Top 10% +171% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER Group 3 | $42.15 | $34.41 | $76.56 Top 10% +175% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER Group 3A | $46.53 | $34.41 | $80.94 Top 10% +190% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER Group 3B | $54.01 | $28.96 | $82.97 Top 10% +198% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: Line Installer | $53.53 | $34.54 | $88.07 Top 10% +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: Powderperson | $70.59 | $35.84 | $106.43 Top 10% +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: Power Journeyworker Line | $72.59 | $35.90 | $108.49 Top 10% +110% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: Tree Trimmer | $42.23 | $30.25 | $72.48 Top 10% +40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER Brush and Roller | $40.33 | $26.17 | $66.50 Top 10% +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER Brush, Roll, and Spray | $35.97 | $28.52 | $64.49 Top 10% +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER Sandblast and Spray | $40.85 | $26.17 | $67.02 Top 10% +112% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER Sandblast and Structural Steel Painter | $37.32 | $28.52 | $65.84 Top 10% +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVER PERSON: Piledriver, Sheet Stabber | $50.79 | $26.32 | $77.11 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVER PERSON: Piledriver-Welder | $51.79 | $26.32 | $78.11 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER: First Judicial District | $50.50 | $30.87 | $81.37 Top 10% +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER: North of N 63 Latitude | $51.66 | $32.90 | $84.56 Top 10% +112% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER: South of N 63 Latitude | $47.50 | $32.45 | $79.95 Top 10% +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Group 1 | $53.23 | $29.40 | $82.63 Top 10% +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Group 1A | $55.33 | $29.40 | $84.73 Top 10% +135% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Group 2 | $52.32 | $29.40 | $81.72 Top 10% +127% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Group 3 | $51.46 | $29.40 | $80.86 Top 10% +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Group 4 | $44.06 | $29.40 | $73.46 Top 10% +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: Group 1 | $51.58 | $29.42 | $81.00 Top 10% +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: Group 1A | $53.05 | $29.42 | $82.47 Top 10% +164% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: Group 2 | $50.12 | $29.42 | $79.54 Top 10% +155% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: Group 3 | $49.17 | $29.42 | $78.59 Top 10% +152% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: Group 4 | $48.50 | $29.42 | $77.92 Top 10% +150% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: Group 5 | $47.62 | $29.42 | $77.04 Top 10% +147% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Aleutians West, AK — Highway construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
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Loaded cost (with burden)
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Aleutians West, Alaska.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.