Highway Construction — Santa Cruz, Arizona
WD AZ20260034-16207-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER: FORMWORK CONCRETE in Santa Cruz, Arizona (construction type: highway) is $32.51/hr base + $10.13/hr fringe = $42.64/hr total package (WD AZ20260034-16207-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 21 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: FORMWORK CONCRETE | $32.51 | $10.13 | $42.64 Above median +63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $39.50 | $19.91 | $59.41 +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $29.91 | $9.26 | $39.17 Above median +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GENERAL | $23.96 | $2.15 | $26.11 +18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER | $29.91 | $9.26 | $39.17 Above median +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $31.98 | $9.26 | $41.24 Top 10% +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SIGN AND DISPLAY ERECTOR | $19.06 | $2.99 | $22.05 Above median -3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $35.56 | $18.12 | $53.68 Above median +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $32.53 | $0.00 | $32.53 Bottom 10% +13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: COMPACTOR/ROLLER | $26.76 | $4.76 | $31.52 +9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CONCRETE SCREED | $33.90 | $0.00 | $33.90 Above median +18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE / DERRICKS | $44.33 | $13.07 | $57.40 +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $39.48 | $0.00 | $39.48 Bottom 10% +37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $38.31 | $9.20 | $47.51 +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER/FRONT END LOADER | $26.07 | $3.80 | $29.87 Bottom 10% +4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MOTOR GRADER/BLADE | $36.47 | $3.61 | $40.08 +39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER | $31.86 | $10.01 | $41.87 Above median +45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: PAVER/SPREADER/FINISH EQUIPMENT | $31.55 | $0.06 | $31.61 Above median +10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL | $19.38 | $2.54 | $21.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP | $24.50 | $2.20 | $26.70 +3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER | $28.90 | $4.18 | $33.08 +28% 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 — 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.
| 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 highway 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.