Building Construction — Tulare, California
WD CA20260016-16371-bld · Revision 3 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Tulare, California (construction type: building) is $15.18/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $15.18/hr total package (WD CA20260016-16371-bld, Rev. 3).
Scroll down for all 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $15.18 | $0.00 | $15.18 Bottom 10% -52% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $13.36 | $4.24 | $17.60 -51% 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 |
| DRYWALL TAPER | $13.08 | $0.00 | $13.08 -59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $50.00 | $30.15 | $80.15 Top 10% +118% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $10.72 | $1.76 | $12.48 -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $12.52 | $5.21 | $17.73 Bottom 10% -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HOD CARRIER: BRICK | $11.76 | $0.00 | $11.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HOD CARRIER: PLASTER | $9.00 | $1.55 | $10.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER.$ 50.70 35.15 IRONWORKER | $45.78 | $26.51 | $72.29 Top 10% +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $7.83 | $2.86 | $10.69 -63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $9.87 | $0.00 | $9.87 -64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $12.05 | $2.94 | $14.99 Bottom 10% -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER & STEAMFITTER | $54.50 | $42.54 | $97.04 Bottom 10% +195% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: LOADER | $9.65 | $0.62 | $10.27 -76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: MOTOR GRADER | $11.19 | $0.62 | $11.81 Top 10% -72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: TRACTOR | $8.53 | $0.62 | $9.15 -79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $10.05 | $3.85 | $13.90 -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $44.07 | $40.79 | $84.86 Above median +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $44.45 | $35.55 | $80.00 Above median +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER: FIRE | $49.69 | $29.72 | $79.41 +142% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: DUMP TRUCK | $8.95 | $0.62 | $9.57 Bottom 10% -67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: WATER TRUCK | $7.50 | $0.62 | $8.12 Bottom 10% -72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Tulare, CA — 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Tulare, 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.