Residential Construction — Anchorage, Alaska
WD AK20260004-17606-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Anchorage, Alaska (construction type: residential) is $15.85/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $15.85/hr total package (WD AK20260004-17606-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 18 trade classifications covered by this determination.
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 | $15.85 | $0.00 | $15.85 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $21.30 | $0.00 | $21.30 -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 -72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $22.99 | $0.00 | $22.99 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FENCE ERECTOR | $15.70 | $0.00 | $15.70 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $17.50 | $0.00 | $17.50 Bottom 10% -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $19.00 | $0.00 | $19.00 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $14.24 | $0.00 | $14.24 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 -68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER GENERAL | $10.84 | $0.00 | $10.84 -61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $12.29 | $0.00 | $12.29 -61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $18.50 | $0.00 | $18.50 Bottom 10% -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $20.40 | $0.87 | $21.27 Bottom 10% -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS | $20.50 | $0.00 | $20.50 Top 10% -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS | $19.05 | $0.00 | $19.05 Above median -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $13.13 | $0.00 | $13.13 -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $23.21 | $0.00 | $23.21 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Anchorage, AK — Residential 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.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in Anchorage, 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.