Heavy Construction — Mendocino, California
WD CA20260004-16338-hvy · Revision 3 · Effective May 20, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for 100 tons; Self- propelled boom-type lifting device over 100 tons. FOOTNOTE: Work suspended by ropes or cables, or work on a Yo-Yo Cat: $.60 per hour a in Mendocino, California (construction type: heavy) is $43.72/hr base + $31.15/hr fringe = $74.87/hr total package (WD CA20260004-16338-hvy, Rev. 3).
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WD Number: CA20260004-16338-hvy
Revision: 3
Construction Type: heavy
State: California (CA)
County: Mendocino
Effective: May 20, 2026
Trades covered: 135
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 tons; Self- propelled boom-type lifting device over 100 tons. FOOTNOTE: Work suspended by ropes or cables, or work on a Yo-Yo Cat: $.60 per hour a | $43.72 | $31.15 | $74.87 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 220 FT $4.00 PER FOOT 221 FT.-DEEPER $5.00 PER FOOT SATURATION DIVING: THE STANDBY RATE SHALL APPLY UNTIL SATURATION STARTS. THE SATURATION DIVING RAT | $59.51 | $34.69 | $94.20 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 220 FT $4.00 PER FOOT 221 FT.-DEEPER $5.00 PER FOOT SATURATION DIVING: THE STANDBY RATE SHALL APPLY UNTIL SATURATION STARTS. THE SATURATION DIVING RAT | $64.51 | $34.69 | $99.20 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| APPLY TO ALL EMPLOYEES FOR EACH AND EVERY DAY WORKED ON OR IN THE EXCAVATION OF THE FOOTING FROM THE DATE OF INCEPTION. FOOTNOTES: LABORERS WORKING OF | $36.05 | $27.30 | $63.35 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $35.31 | $12.75 | $48.06 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASBESTOS WORKERS/INSULATOR: INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS, AND FINISHES TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANI | $64.56 | $25.07 | $89.63 Above median +318% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER SPECIALTY PAY: UNDERGROUND WORK SUCH AS TUNNEL WORK, SEWER WORK, MANHOLES, CATCH BASINS, SEWER PIPES AND TELEPHONE CONDUIT SHALL BE PAID $1 | $57.02 | $28.50 | $85.52 +168% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BULK CEMENT SPREADER; DUMPCRETE TRUCK; SKID TRUCK; DRY PRE-BATCH CONCRETE MIX TRUCKS; DUMPSTER OR SIMILAR TYPE; SLURRY TRUCK: USE DUMP TRUCK YARDAGE R | $44.56 | $34.28 | $78.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTERS: BRIDGE BUILDER/HIGHWAY CARPENTER DEL NORTE, HUMBOLDT, LAKE AND MENDOCINO COUNTIES | $54.85 | $31.49 | $86.34 +140% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTERS: HARDWOOD FLOORLAYER, SHINGLER, POWER SAW OPERATOR, STEEL SCAFFOLD & STEEL SHORING ERECTOR, SAW FILER DEL NORTE, HUMBOLDT, LAKE AND MENDOCI | $47.77 | $31.49 | $79.26 +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTERS: JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER DEL NORTE, HUMBOLDT, LAKE AND MENDOCINO COUNTIES | $47.62 | $31.49 | $79.11 +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTERS: MILLWRIGHT | $50.12 | $33.08 | $83.20 +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $32.15 | $23.27 | $55.42 Above median +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DEL NORTE Area 1: Extreme Southwest Area 2: HUMBOLDT Area 1: Except Eastern and Southwestern Area 2: LAKE Area 1: Southern Area 2: MENDOCINO Area 1: C | $58.09 | $32.53 | $90.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DEL NORTE Area 1: Extreme Southwest Area 2: HUMBOLDT Area 1: Except Eastern and Southwestern Area 2: LAKE Area 1: Southern Area 2: MENDOCINO Area 1: C | $60.37 | $32.53 | $92.90 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DEL NORTE Area 1: Extreme Southwest Area 2: HUMBOLDT Area 1: Except Eastern and Southwestern Area 2: LAKE Area 1: Southern Area 2: MENDOCINO Area 1: C | $61.70 | $32.53 | $94.23 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DEL NORTE Area 1: Extreme Southwest Area 2: HUMBOLDT Area 1: Except Eastern and Southwestern Area 2: LAKE Area 1: Southern Area 2: MENDOCINO Area 1: C | $65.43 | $32.53 | $97.96 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DEL NORTE Area 1: Extreme Southwest Area 2: HUMBOLDT Area 1: Except Eastern and Southwestern Area 2: LAKE Area 1: Southern Area 2: MENDOCINO Area 1: C | $58.19 | $32.53 | $90.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DEL NORTE Area 1: Extreme Southwest Area 2: HUMBOLDT Area 1: Except Eastern and Southwestern Area 2: LAKE Area 1: Southern Area 2: MENDOCINO Area 1: C | $59.33 | $32.53 | $91.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DEL NORTE Area 1: Extreme Southwest Area 2: HUMBOLDT Area 1: Except Eastern and Southwestern Area 2: LAKE Area 1: Southern Area 2: MENDOCINO Area 1: C | $60.47 | $32.53 | $93.00 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DEL NORTE Area 1: Extreme Southwest Area 2: HUMBOLDT Area 1: Except Eastern and Southwestern Area 2: LAKE Area 1: Southern Area 2: MENDOCINO Area 1: C | $64.34 | $32.53 | $96.87 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DEL NORTE Area 1: Extreme Southwest Area 2: HUMBOLDT Area 1: Except Eastern and Southwestern Area 2: LAKE Area 1: Southern Area 2: MENDOCINO Area 1: C | $44.83 | $31.15 | $75.98 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DEL NORTE Area 1: Extreme Southwest Area 2: HUMBOLDT Area 1: Except Eastern and Southwestern Area 2: LAKE Area 1: Southern Area 2: MENDOCINO Area 1: C | $45.07 | $31.15 | $76.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DEL NORTE Area 1: Extreme Southwest Area 2: HUMBOLDT Area 1: Except Eastern and Southwestern Area 2: LAKE Area 1: Southern Area 2: MENDOCINO Area 1: C | $68.59 | $32.53 | $101.12 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DEL NORTE Area 1: Extreme Southwest Area 2: HUMBOLDT Area 1: Except Eastern and Southwestern Area 2: LAKE Area 1: Southern Area 2: MENDOCINO Area 1: C | $43.79 | $31.15 | $74.94 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DEL NORTE Area 1: Extreme Southwest Area 2: HUMBOLDT Area 1: Except Eastern and Southwestern Area 2: LAKE Area 1: Southern Area 2: MENDOCINO Area 1: C | $46.08 | $31.15 | $77.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DEL NORTE Area 1: Extreme Southwest Area 2: HUMBOLDT Area 1: Except Eastern and Southwestern Area 2: LAKE Area 1: Southern Area 2: MENDOCINO Area 1: C | $59.98 | $32.53 | $92.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DEL NORTE Area 1: Extreme Southwest Area 2: HUMBOLDT Area 1: Except Eastern and Southwestern Area 2: LAKE Area 1: Southern Area 2: MENDOCINO Area 1: C | $62.57 | $32.53 | $95.10 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DEL NORTE Area 1: Extreme Southwest Area 2: HUMBOLDT Area 1: Except Eastern and Southwestern Area 2: LAKE Area 1: Southern Area 2: MENDOCINO Area 1: C | $66.96 | $32.53 | $99.49 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DEL NORTE Area 1: Extreme Southwestern Area 2: Remainder HUMBOLDT Area 1: Except Eastern and Southwestern Area 2: LAKE Area 1: Southern Area 2: MENDOC | $49.64 | $28.56 | $78.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DEL NORTE Area 1: Extreme Southwestern Area 2: Remainder HUMBOLDT Area 1: Except Eastern and Southwestern Area 2: LAKE Area 1: Southern Area 2: MENDOC | $47.64 | $28.56 | $76.20 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DEL NORTE Area 1: Extreme Southwestern Area 2: Remainder HUMBOLDT Area 1: Except Eastern and Southwestern Area 2: LAKE Area 1: Southern Area 2: MENDOC | $54.25 | $28.56 | $82.81 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DEL NORTE Area 1: Extreme Southwestern Area 2: Remainder HUMBOLDT Area 1: Except Eastern and Southwestern Area 2: LAKE Area 1: Southern Area 2: MENDOC | $52.25 | $28.56 | $80.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DEL NORTE Area 1: Extreme Southwestern Area 2: Remainder HUMBOLDT Area 1: Except Eastern and Southwestern Area 2: LAKE Area 1: Southern Area 2: MENDOC | $57.85 | $28.56 | $86.41 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DEL NORTE Area 1: Extreme Southwestern Area 2: Remainder HUMBOLDT Area 1: Except Eastern and Southwestern Area 2: LAKE Area 1: Southern Area 2: MENDOC | $55.85 | $28.56 | $84.41 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIVER: ASSISTANT TENDER, ROV TENDER/TECHNICIAN DEPTH PAY: 050 TO 100 FT $2.00 PER FOOT 101 TO 150 FT $3.00 PER FOOT 151 TO 220 FT $4.00 PER FOOT 221 F | $54.10 | $34.69 | $88.79 Top 10% +202% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIVER: DIVER WET DEPTH PAY: 050 TO 100 FT $2.00 PER FOOT 101 TO 150 FT $3.00 PER FOOT 151 TO 220 FT $4.00 PER FOOT 221 FT.-DEEPER $5.00 PER FOOT SATUR | $103.62 | $34.69 | $138.31 Top 10% +371% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIVING: THE STANDBY RATE SHALL APPLY UNTIL SATURATION STARTS. THE SATURATION DIVING RATE APPLIES WHEN DIVERS ARE UNDER PRESSURE CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL WOR | $59.51 | $34.69 | $94.20 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DIVING: THE STANDBY RATE SHALL APPLY UNTIL SATURATION STARTS. THE SATURATION DIVING RATE APPLIES WHEN DIVERS ARE UNDER PRESSURE CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL WOR | $60.51 | $34.69 | $95.20 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Derrick under 100 tons; Self-propelled boom-type lifting device over 45 tons to 100 tons; Tower crane. FOOTNOTE: Work suspended by ropes or cables, or | $43.45 | $31.15 | $74.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN LAKE AND MENDOCINO COUNTIES TUNNEL WORK: ADD $0.50 PER HOUR | $59.17 | $32.04 | $91.21 +148% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS DEL NORTE AND HUMBOLDT COUNTIES TUNNEL WORK: ADD $0.50 PER HOUR | $59.17 | $32.04 | $91.21 +148% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKERS: FENCE ERECTOR DEL NORTE COUNTY PREMIUM PAY: $6.00 additional per hour at the following locations: China Lake Naval Test Station, Chocolat | $45.78 | $26.51 | $72.29 +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKERS: FENCE ERECTOR. PREMIUM PAY: $6.00 additional per hour at the following locations: China Lake Naval Test Station, Chocolate Mountains Nava | $45.78 | $26.51 | $72.29 +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKERS: ORNAMENTAL, REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL PREMIUM PAY: $6.00 additional per hour at the following locations: China Lake Naval Test Station | $43.75 | $34.45 | $78.20 +126% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKERS: ORNAMENTAL, REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL. PREMIUM PAY: $6.00 additional per hour at the following locations: China Lake Naval Test Station | $50.70 | $35.15 | $85.85 +148% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, ASBESTOS/MOLD/LEAD LABORER: AREA 1- ALAMEDA, CONTRA COSTA, SAN FRANCISCO, SAN MATEO AND SANTA CLARA COUNTIES ASBESTOS REMOVAL-SCOPE OF WORK | $39.15 | $30.03 | $69.18 +138% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, ASBESTOS/MOLD/LEAD LABORER: AREA 2- CALAVERAS, FRESNO, KINGS, MADERA, MARIPOSA,MERCED, MONTEREY, SAN BENITO, SAN JOAQUIN, STANISLAUS, AND TUO | $38.15 | $30.03 | $68.18 +134% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-BRICK FOOTNOTE: REFRACTORY WORK WHERE HEAT-PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IS REQUIRED: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL | $36.84 | $26.24 | $63.08 Top 10% +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-BRICK MARIN COUNTY FOOTNOTE: REFRACTORY WORK WHERE HEAT-PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IS REQUIRED: $2.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL | $37.54 | $25.55 | $63.09 +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON I: LAYOUT OF TRAFFIC CONTROL, CRASH CUSHIONS, CONSTRUCTION AREA AND ROADSIDE SIGNAGE. DEL NORTE, HUMBOLDT, LAKE, AND M | $36.26 | $27.30 | $63.56 +118% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON II: INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY/PERMANENT SIGNS, MARKERS, DELINEATORS AND CRASH CUSHIONS. DEL NORTE, HUMBOLD | $34.06 | $27.30 | $61.36 +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS:, CONSTRUCTION CRAFT LABORERS: GROUP 1-A: JOY DRILL MODEL TWM-2A; GARDNER-DENVER MODEL DH143 AND SIMILAR TYPE DRILLS; TRACK DRILLER; JACK LEG | $35.72 | $27.30 | $63.02 Above median +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS:, CONSTRUCTION CRAFT LABORERS: GROUP 1-C: BURNING AND WELDING IN CONNECTION WITH LABORERS' WORK; SYNTHETIC THERMOPLASTICS AND SIMILAR TYPE WE | $35.55 | $27.30 | $62.85 Bottom 10% +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS:, CONSTRUCTION CRAFT LABORERS: GROUP 1-F: WIRE WINDING MACHINE IN CONNECTION WITH GUNITING OR SHOT CRETE FOOTNOTES: LABORERS WORKING OFF OR W | $36.08 | $27.30 | $63.38 Top 10% +118% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS:, CONSTRUCTION CRAFT LABORERS: GROUP 1: ASPHALT SPREADER BOXES; BARKO, WACKER AND SIMILAR TYPE TAMPERS; BUGGYMOBILE; CAULKER, BANDER, PIPEWRA | $35.50 | $27.30 | $62.80 Top 10% +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS:, CONSTRUCTION CRAFT LABORERS: GROUP 2: ASPHALT SHOVELER; CEMENT DUMPER AND HANDLING DRY CEMENT OR GYPSUM; CHOKE-SETTER AND RIGGER; CONCRETE | $35.35 | $27.30 | $62.65 Above median +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS:, CONSTRUCTION CRAFT LABORERS: GROUP 3: CONSTRUCTION LABORERS, INCLUDING BRIDGE AND GENERAL LABORER; DUMP, LOAD SPOTTER; FLAG PERSON; FIRE WA | $35.25 | $27.30 | $62.55 Above median +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS:, GUNITE: GROUP 1: STRUCTURAL NOZZLEMAN FOOTNOTES: LABORERS WORKING OFF OR WITH OR FROM BOS'N CHAIRS, SWINGING SCAFFOLDS, BELTS: $0.25 PER HO | $36.46 | $27.30 | $63.76 Top 10% +119% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS:, GUNITE: GROUP 3: REBOUNDMAN FOOTNOTES: LABORERS WORKING OFF OR WITH OR FROM BOS'N CHAIRS, SWINGING SCAFFOLDS, BELTS: $0.25 PER HOUR ADDITIO | $35.37 | $27.30 | $62.67 Top 10% +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS:, GUNITE: GROUP 4: GUNITE LABORER FOOTNOTES: LABORERS WORKING OFF OR WITH OR FROM BOS'N CHAIRS, SWINGING SCAFFOLDS, BELTS: $0.25 PER HOUR ADD | $35.25 | $27.30 | $62.55 Top 10% +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 1: Skilled wrecker FOOTNOTES: LABORERS WORKING OFF OR WITH OR FROM BOS'N CHAIRS, SWINGING SCAFFOLDS, BELTS: $0.25 PER HOUR | $35.50 | $27.30 | $62.80 +116% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS:, WRECKING: GROUP 2: Semi-skilled wrecker FOOTNOTES: LABORERS WORKING OFF OR WITH OR FROM BOS'N CHAIRS, SWINGING SCAFFOLDS, BELTS: $0.25 PER | $35.35 | $27.30 | $62.65 Top 10% +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LANDSCAPE LABORER: GARDENERS, HORTICULTURAL & LANDSCAPE LABORERS FOOTNOTES: LABORERS WORKING OFF OR WITH OR FROM BOS'N CHAIRS, SWINGING SCAFFOLDS, BEL | $35.25 | $27.30 | $62.55 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LANDSCAPE LABORER: GARDENERS, HORTICULTURAL & LANDSCAPE LABORERS FOOTNOTES: LABORERS WORKING OFF OR WITH OR FROM BOS'N CHAIRS, SWINGING SCAFFOLDS, BEL | $28.94 | $27.30 | $56.24 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION FITTER: UNDERGROUND/UTLIITY FITTER LAKE AND MENDOCINO COUNTIES | $77.35 | $36.53 | $113.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (OPERATES CRAWLER TRACTORS, COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES, BACKHOES, TRENCHERS, CRANES, OVERHEAD & UNDERGROUND DIS | $53.30 | $22.26 | $75.56 Top 10% +28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN HUMBOLDT, LAKE AND MENDOCINO COUNTIES HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, M.L. KING DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY | $40.76 | $21.76 | $62.52 +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN; CABLE SPLICER HUMBOLDT, LAKE AND MENDOCINO COUNTIES HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, M.L. KING DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DA | $70.16 | $24.71 | $94.87 +61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MARBLE FINISHER | $42.06 | $19.80 | $61.86 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MARBLE MASON | $61.72 | $30.31 | $92.03 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, AREA 1: GROUP 5: Cast-in-place pipe laying machine; Combination slusher and motor operator; Concrete conveyor or concrete p | $61.30 | $32.53 | $93.83 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, AREA 1: GROUP 7: Ballast regulator; Boom truck or dual-purpose A-frame truck, non-rotating - under 15 tons; Cary lift or si | $58.84 | $32.53 | $91.37 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, AREA 1: GROUP 8-A: Elevator operator; Skidsteer loader-Bobcat 743 series or smaller, and similar; Mini excavator under 25 H | $55.49 | $32.53 | $88.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, AREA 1: GROUP 8: Bit sharpener; Boiler tender; Box operator; Brakeperson; Combination mixer and compressor; Compressor oper | $57.70 | $32.53 | $90.23 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, AREA 1:GROUP 3: Asphalt milling machine; Cable backhoe; Combination backhoe and loader over 3/4 cu. yds.; Continuous flight | $63.95 | $32.53 | $96.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES AND ATTACHMENTS, CRANES - AREA 1: GROUP 2: Clamshell and dragline over 1 cu. yd. up to and including 7 cu. yds.; Cra | $66.08 | $32.53 | $98.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES AND ATTACHMENTS, CRANES - AREA 1: GROUP 4: Boom Truck or dual purpose A-frame truck, non-rotating over 15 tons; Truc | $61.30 | $32.53 | $93.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES AND ATTACHMENTS, HYDRAULIC - AREA 1: GROUP 3: Clamshell and dragline up to and including 1 cu. yd.; Cranes 45 tons a | $44.44 | $31.15 | $75.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES AND ATTACHMENTS, OILER - AREA 1: GROUP 2: Clamshell and dragline over 1 cu. yd. up to and including 7 cu. yds.; Cran | $42.83 | $31.15 | $73.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES AND ATTACHMENTS, OILER - AREA 1: GROUP 3: Clamshell and dragline up to and including 1 cu. yd.; Cranes 45 tons and u | $42.55 | $31.15 | $73.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, PILEDRIVING, Lifting Devices - AREA 1: GROUP 1: Derrick barge pedestal mounted over 100 tons; Clamshell over 7 cu. yds.; Se | $52.64 | $31.15 | $83.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, PILEDRIVING, Lifting Devices - AREA 1: GROUP 2: Derrick barge pedestal mounted 45 tons to and including 100 tons; Clamshell | $50.82 | $31.15 | $81.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, PILEDRIVING, Lifting Devices - AREA 1: GROUP 3: Derrick barge pedestal mounted under 45 tons; Self- propelled boom-type lif | $49.14 | $31.15 | $80.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, PILEDRIVING, Lifting Devices - AREA 1: GROUP 4: Assistant operator in lieu of assistant to engineer; Forklift, 10 tons and | $47.37 | $31.15 | $78.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, PILEDRIVING, Lifting Devices - AREA 1: GROUP 6: DECKHAND; FIRE TENDER FOOTNOTE: Work suspended by ropes or cables, or work | $42.50 | $31.15 | $73.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, PILEDRIVING, Lifting Devices - AREA : GROUP 5: DECK ENGINEER FOOTNOTE: Work suspended by ropes or cables, or work on a Yo-Y | $44.73 | $31.15 | $75.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, PILEDRIVING, Truck Crane OIler - AREA 1: GROUP 1: Derrick barge pedestal mounted over 100 tons; Clamshell over 7 cu. yds | $45.66 | $31.15 | $76.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, PILEDRIVING, Truck Crane Oiler - AREA 1: GROUP 2: Derrick barge pedestal mounted 45 tons to and including 100 tons; Clamshe | $45.41 | $31.15 | $76.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, PILEDRIVING, Truck Crane Oiler - AREA 1: GROUP 3: Derrick barge pedestal mounted under 45 tons; Self- propelled boom-type l | $45.12 | $31.15 | $76.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, STEEL ERECTION, CRANES - AREA 1: GROUP 1: Crane over 100 tons; Derrick over 100 tons; Self- propelled boom-type lifting dev | $68.81 | $32.53 | $101.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, STEEL ERECTION, CRANES - AREA 1: GROUP 2: Crane over 45 tons to 100 tons; Derrick under 100 tons; Self-propelled boom-type | $67.04 | $32.53 | $99.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, STEEL ERECTION, CRANES - AREA 1: GROUP 4: Chicago boom; Forklift, 10 tons and over; Heavy-duty repair person/welder. FOOTNO | $63.54 | $32.53 | $96.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, STEEL ERECTION, CRANES - AREA 1: GROUP 5: Boom cat. FOOTNOTE: Work suspended by ropes or cables, or work on a Yo-Yo Cat: $ | $62.24 | $32.53 | $94.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, STEEL ERECTION, Cranes - AREA 1: GROUP 3: Crane, 45 tons and under; Self-propelled boom-type lifting device, 45 tons and un | $65.56 | $32.53 | $98.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, STEEL ERECTION, Hydraulic - AREA 1: GROUP 3: Crane, 45 tons and under; Self-propelled boom-type lifting device, 45 tons and | $60.61 | $32.53 | $93.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, STEEL ERECTION, TRUCK CRANE OILER - AREA 1: GROUP 1: Crane over 100 tons; Derrick over 100 tons; Self- propelled boom-type | $45.95 | $31.15 | $77.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, STEEL ERECTION, TRUCK CRANE OILER - AREA 1: GROUP 2: Crane over 45 tons to 100 tons; Derrick under 100 tons; Self-propelled | $45.73 | $31.15 | $76.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, STEEL ERECTION, TRUCK CRANE OILER - AREA 1: GROUP 3: Crane, 45 tons and under; Self-propelled boom-type lifting device, 45 | $45.46 | $31.15 | $76.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1: SHAFTS, STOPES, RAISES: GROUP 1-A: Tunnel bore machine operator, 20' diameter or more | $65.53 | $32.53 | $98.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1: SHAFTS, STOPES, RAISES: GROUP 1: Heading shield operator; Heavy-duty repairperson; Mu | $63.06 | $32.53 | $95.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1: SHAFTS, STOPES, RAISES: GROUP 2: Combination slusher and motor operator; Concrete pum | $61.80 | $32.53 | $94.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1: UNDERGROUND: GROUP 1: Heading shield operator; Heavy-duty repairperson; Mucking machi | $62.96 | $32.53 | $95.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL AND UNDERGROUND WORK - AREA 1: UNDERGROUND: GROUP 4: Combination slurry mixer cleaner; Grouting Machine operator; Mo | $59.23 | $32.53 | $91.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS | $53.38 | $28.04 | $81.42 Above median +195% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH & ROLLER | $13.35 | $2.94 | $16.29 Bottom 10% -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: SANDBLASTER, SPRAY, STRUCTURAL STEEL & SWING STAGE | $13.60 | $2.94 | $16.54 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PARKING LOT STRIPING/HIGHWAY MARKING: HIGHWAY IMPROVEMEMT: GROUP 2 GAMECOURT & PLAYGROUND INSTALLER | $34.71 | $17.62 | $52.33 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PARKING LOT STRIPING/HIGHWAY MARKING: HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT: GROUP 1 STRIPER: LAYOUT AND APPLICATION OF PAINTED TRAFFIC STRIPES AND MARKING; HOT THERMO | $40.83 | $17.62 | $58.45 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PARKING LOT STRIPING/HIGHWAY MARKING: HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT: GROUP 3 PROTECTIVE COATING, PAVEMENT SEALING | $35.11 | $17.62 | $52.73 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVER | $54.10 | $34.69 | $88.79 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER: ALL OTHER WORK - NEW CONSTRUCTION RATE | $91.00 | $49.40 | $140.40 +327% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER: Work on wooden frame structures 5 stories or less excluding high-rise buildings and commercial work such as hospitals, prisons, hotels, schoo | $69.70 | $46.38 | $116.08 +253% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $55.92 | $45.29 | $101.21 Top 10% +164% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $64.06 | $46.83 | $110.89 Top 10% +190% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Self-propelled boom-type lifting device, 45 tons and under. FOOTNOTE: Work suspended by ropes or cables, or work on a Yo-Yo Cat: $.60 per hour additio | $43.23 | $31.15 | $74.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TERRA COBRA, LETOURNEAU PULLS, TOURNOROCKER, EUCLID AND SIMILAR TYPE EQUIPMENT WHEN PULLING FUEL AND/OR GREASE TANK TRAILERS OR OTHER MISCELLANEOUS TR | $44.21 | $34.28 | $78.49 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TERRAZZO FINISHER | $44.93 | $20.98 | $65.91 Top 10% +240% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TERRAZZO WORKER/SETTER | $60.58 | $29.79 | $90.37 Top 10% +366% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER DEL NORTE & HUMBOLDT COUNTIES | $37.75 | $19.28 | $57.03 +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER LAKE & MENDOCINO COUNTIES | $35.78 | $19.23 | $55.01 +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE LAYER DEL NORTE & HUMBOLDT COUNTIES | $59.92 | $22.62 | $82.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE LAYER LAKE & MENDOCINO COUNTIES | $56.79 | $22.54 | $79.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1: DUMP TRUCKS, UNDER 6 YDS.; SINGLE UNIT FLAT RACK; NIPPER TRUCK; CONCRETE PUMP TRUCK; CONCRETE PUMP MACHINE; FORK LIFT AND LIFT | $43.26 | $34.28 | $77.54 Top 10% +169% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUNNEL AND SHAFT LABORERS: GROUP 2- RODMEN; SHAFT WORK & RAISE | $45.66 | $27.72 | $73.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUNNEL AND SHAFT LABORERS: GROUP 3- BIT GRINDER; BLASTER, DRILLER, POWDERMEN, HEADING; CHERRY PICKERMEN - WHERE CAR IS LIFTED; CONCRETE FINISHER IN TU | $45.41 | $27.72 | $73.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUNNEL AND SHAFT LABORERS: GROUP 4- VIBRATOR OPERATOR, PAVEMENT BREAKER; BULL GANG - MUCKERS, TRACKMEN; CONCRETE CREW - INCLUDES RODDING AND SPREADING | $44.96 | $27.72 | $72.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TUNNEL AND SHAFT LABORERS: SHOTCRETE SPECIALIST.$ 46.41 27.72 TUNNEL AND SHAFT LABORERS: GROUP 5- GROUT CREW; REBOUNDMAN; SWAMPER/ BRAKEMAN | $44.42 | $27.72 | $72.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| UNDERGROUND UTILITY WORKER: LANDSCAPE FITTER | $36.01 | $18.50 | $54.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| UNIT); HIGHBED HEAVY DUTY TRANSPORT; SCISSOR TRUCK; RUBBER-TIRED MUCK CAR; RUBBER-TIRED TRUCK JUMBO; WINCH TRUCK AND ""A"" FRAME DRIVERS; COMBINATION | $43.56 | $34.28 | $77.84 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WATER TRUCKS, 7,000 GALS. AND OVER; JETTING TRUCKS, 7,000 GALS. AND OVER; VACUUM TRUCKS UNDER 7500 GALS. TRUCKS TOWING TILT BED OR FLAT BED PULL TRAIL | $43.86 | $34.28 | $78.14 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WORKER WHO HANDLES OR COMES IN CONTACT WITH RAW SEWAGE IN SMALL DIAMETER SEWERS. THOSE WHO WORK INSIDE RECENTLY ACTIVE, LARGE DIAMETER SEWERS, AND ALL | $36.20 | $27.30 | $63.50 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| over 100 tons; Clamshell over 7 cu. yds.; Self-propelled boom-type lifting device over 100 tons; Truck crane or crawler, land or barge mounted over 10 | $43.38 | $31.15 | $74.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| tons to and including 100 tons; Clamshell up to and including 7 cu. yds.; Self-propelled boom-type lifting device over 45 tons; Truck crane or crawler | $43.11 | $31.15 | $74.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| under 45 tons; Self- propelled boom-type lifting device 45 tons and under; Skid/scow piledriver, any tonnage; Truck crane or crawler, land or barge mo | $42.89 | $31.15 | $74.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Mendocino, CA — 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.
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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 Mendocino, California.
- 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.