Heavy Construction — Apache, Arizona
WD AZ20260007-15845-hvy · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ADDITIONAL $ 3.50 PER HOUR ZONE C: 75 MILE RADIUS FROM THE TOWN HALL IN TUCSON TO THE OUTER LIMITS OF THE GEOGRAPHIC JURISDICTION- AN ADDITIONAL $ 7.5 in Apache, Arizona (construction type: heavy) is $33.00/hr base + $13.04/hr fringe = $46.04/hr total package (WD AZ20260007-15845-hvy, Rev. 2).
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADDITIONAL $ 3.50 PER HOUR ZONE C: 75 MILE RADIUS FROM THE TOWN HALL IN TUCSON TO THE OUTER LIMITS OF THE GEOGRAPHIC JURISDICTION- AN ADDITIONAL $ 7.5 | $33.00 | $13.04 | $46.04 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ADDITIONAL FRINGE BENEFITS. AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 5- 6-AXLE DUMP FOOTNOTE: HEALTH & WELFARE $1,330.26 PER MONTH IN ADDITIONAL FRI | $27.80 | $1.65 | $29.45 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $36.07 | $30.59 | $66.66 +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER COCHISE AND SANTA CRUZ COUNTIES; AND THE AREA OF GRAHAM AND GREENLEE COUNTIES LOCATED EAST AND SOUTH OF THE SAN FRANCISCO RIVER TO THE GILA | $32.74 | $9.52 | $42.26 Top 10% +48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER ZONE PAY: ZONE A: 0-60 MILES- BASE RATE ZONE B: 61-75 MILES- BASE RATE PLUS $2.00 PER HOUR ZONE C: 75-100 MILES- BASE RATE PLUS $3.00 PER H | $31.68 | $8.90 | $40.58 Above median +42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $28.08 | $12.74 | $40.82 +56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $28.78 | $9.17 | $37.95 Above median +38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIVER: ZONE 1 ZONE DEFINITIONS: MILEAGE SHALL BE CALCULATED FROM THE CONSTRUCTION SITE TO THE CITY HALL IN PHOENIX OR TUCSON, OR TO THE WORKMEN'S RESI | $43.79 | $8.93 | $52.72 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIVER: ZONE 2 ZONE DEFINITIONS: MILEAGE SHALL BE CALCULATED FROM THE CONSTRUCTION SITE TO THE CITY HALL IN PHOENIX OR TUCSON, OR TO THE WORKMEN'S RESI | $45.17 | $8.93 | $54.10 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIVER: ZONE 3 ZONE DEFINITIONS: MILEAGE SHALL BE CALCULATED FROM THE CONSTRUCTION SITE TO THE CITY HALL IN PHOENIX OR TUCSON, OR TO THE WORKMEN'S RESI | $48.29 | $8.93 | $57.22 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN (APACHE COUNTY [SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 66]; ALL OF GILA COUNTY; NAVAJO COUNTY [SOUTH AND EAST OF BOUNDARY BEGINNING AT A POINT WHERE CLEAR CREEK | $36.50 | $14.84 | $51.34 Top 10% +80% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN (COCONINO AND YAVAPAI COUNTIES; AND THE FOLLOWING PORTIONS OF COUNTIES: NAVAJO COUNTY; PINAL | $30.30 | $12.36 | $42.66 Top 10% +49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER ZONE 1: 0 TO 50 MILES FROM CITY HALL IN PHOENIX OR TUCSON ZONE 2: 050 TO 100 MILES - ADD $4.00 ZONE 3: 100 TO 150 MILES - ADD $5.00 ZONE 4 | $33.00 | $19.91 | $52.91 Top 10% +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $25.47 | $8.00 | $33.47 Above median +47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $27.38 | $12.44 | $39.82 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER APACHE, COCONINO,GILA, GREENLEE, LA PAZ, NAVAJO, AND YAVAPAI | $48.40 | $19.50 | $67.90 Top 10% +128% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER COCHISE AND SANTA CRUZ | $48.40 | $19.50 | $67.90 Top 10% +128% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 A-FRAME BOOM TRUCK, WINCH TRUCK, AIR COMPRESSOR, BELTCRETE, BORING BRIDGE AND TEXTURE, CONCRETE MIXER, CONDUCTOR, BR | $27.04 | $11.72 | $38.76 Top 10% +35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 AGGREGATE PLANT, ASPHALT PLANT MIXER, ASPHALT LAYDOWN MACHINE, BACKHOE, BEE GEE OPERATOR BORING MACHINE, CONCRETE BA | $30.31 | $11.72 | $42.03 Top 10% +46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 CRANE OPERATOR, SKIP LOADER, UNIVERSAL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR MULTIPLE-UNIT EARTH EQUIPMENT, TRACTOR OPERATOR, PNEUMATIC | $32.42 | $11.72 | $44.14 Top 10% +53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 2: 2 OR 3 AXLE DUMP , WATER TRUCK UNDER 2500 GAL. FOOTNOTE: HEALTH & WELFARE $1,330.26 PER MONTH IN ADDITIONAL FRINGE BENEFITS. AS | $26.95 | $1.65 | $28.60 Top 10% +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 3- 4 AXLE DUMP, WATER TRUCK DRIVE- FOOTNOTE: HEALTH & WELFARE $1,330.26 PER MONTH IN ADDITIONAL FRINGE BENEFITS. AS OF SEPTEMBER 1 | $27.43 | $1.65 | $29.08 Top 10% +13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 4- 5 AXLE DUMP, WATER TRUCK 4000 GAL AND OVER FOOTNOTE: HEALTH & WELFARE $1,330.26 PER MONTH IN ADDITIONAL FRINGE BENEFITS. AS OF S | $28.68 | $1.65 | $30.33 Top 10% +18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 6- 7-AXLE DUMP, 8-AXLE DUMP FOOTNOTE: HEALTH & WELFARE $1,330.26 PER MONTH IN ADDITIONAL FRINGE BENEFITS. AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 | $29.47 | $1.65 | $31.12 Top 10% +21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WITH BOOM ATTACHMENT AND SLOPE BAR, DERRICK, GRADALL, HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC/WELDER, HELICOPTER HOIST OPERATOR OR PILOT, HIGHLINE CABLEWAY, MASS EXCAVATO | $31.39 | $11.72 | $43.11 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ZONE 3: 50 MILES AND OVER | $40.61 | $17.53 | $58.14 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ZONE 3: 50 MILES AND OVER | $28.49 | $8.93 | $37.42 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ZONE 3: 50 MILES AND OVER | $25.37 | $8.93 | $34.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ZONE 3: 50 MILES AND OVER | $22.98 | $8.93 | $31.91 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Apache, AZ — Heavy 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Apache, Arizona.
- 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.