Building Construction — Santa Cruz, Arizona
WD AZ20260028-16207-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ADD $6.50 in Santa Cruz, Arizona (construction type: building) is $33.00/hr base + $19.91/hr fringe = $52.91/hr total package (WD AZ20260028-16207-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADD $6.50 | $33.00 | $19.91 | $52.91 | $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 | $32.29 | $9.97 | $42.26 Top 10% +48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $26.24 | $8.86 | $35.10 +34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $22.00 | $1.31 | $23.31 Above median -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.71 | $2.60 | $20.31 -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER ZONE PAY: ZONE A: FREE ZONE: A DISTANCE OF 0 TO 100 MILES FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE. ZONE B: A DISTANCE OF 101 MILES AND | $27.05 | $7.49 | $34.54 Top 10% +49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER ZONE PAY: ZONE A: FREE ZONE: A DISTANCE OF 0 TO 100 MILES FROM THE OLD PHOENIX COURTHOUSE. ZONE B: A DISTANCE OF 101 MILES AND | $23.55 | $7.49 | $31.04 Bottom 10% +34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDES ALARM INSTALLATION AND LOW VOLTAGE WIRING ZONE DEFINITIONS- ZONE A: THE AREA WITHIN A THIRTY-NINE MILE RADIUS FROM A BASE POINT | $33.00 | $13.04 | $46.04 +61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: HARDWOOD AND RESILIENT FLOORING | $17.98 | $6.50 | $24.48 +10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $15.98 | $0.79 | $16.77 Bottom 10% -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $15.50 | $4.50 | $20.00 Above median -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION | $9.31 | $0.00 | $9.31 Above median -58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $16.05 | $1.49 | $17.54 Above median -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-BRICK | $27.41 | $9.26 | $36.67 Bottom 10% +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $14.00 | $1.80 | $15.80 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $16.13 | $0.00 | $16.13 Above median -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $22.21 | $6.12 | $28.33 -5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $19.04 | $3.07 | $22.11 -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE 100 TONS AND OVER | $35.52 | $12.57 | $48.09 +67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE 15 TONS TO 100 TONS, TOWER CRANE | $34.49 | $12.57 | $47.06 +63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER, INCLUDES INSTALLATION OF METAL ROOFS | $17.46 | $4.47 | $21.93 -1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $18.68 | $4.91 | $23.59 -5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $16.48 | $2.94 | $19.42 Bottom 10% -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $15.93 | $0.45 | $16.38 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Santa Cruz, AZ — Building 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.
Other Construction Types in Santa Cruz
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Santa Cruz, 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.