Residential Construction — Mohave, Arizona
WD AZ20260003-16023-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER METAL STUD FRAMING in Mohave, Arizona (construction type: residential) is $15.00/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $15.00/hr total package (WD AZ20260003-16023-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 15 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 METAL STUD FRAMING | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/FINISHER | $13.82 | $0.36 | $14.18 Above median -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL TAPER/FINISHER | $11.72 | $0.00 | $11.72 -49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN/WIREMAN | $12.14 | $1.83 | $13.97 Bottom 10% -51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: FORM SETTING | $9.19 | $0.36 | $9.55 -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GENERAL/CLEANUP | $8.72 | $0.00 | $8.72 -61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $10.41 | $0.44 | $10.85 -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $15.13 | $1.18 | $16.31 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS | $13.12 | $0.00 | $13.12 Above median -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BLADE/GRADER | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 -65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: LOADER | $12.87 | $0.00 | $12.87 -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: TRACTOR | $17.00 | $0.36 | $17.36 Top 10% -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $10.29 | $0.00 | $10.29 -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Mohave, AZ — 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 Mohave, 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.