Davis-Bacon Wage Determinations — Boulder, Colorado
Boulder has 4 active Davis-Bacon wage determinations. Select a construction type to view trade rates and fringe benefit requirements.
Quick Answer
Davis-Bacon prevailing wage determinations for Boulder, Colorado cover 4 construction types: Building, Heavy, Highway and Residential. Each determination sets the minimum base hourly wage and fringe benefits per trade classification for federal construction projects in the county. Select a construction type below for the full trade-by-trade rate table.
building
Active
WD: CO20260017-16379-bld Rev. 1
Effective: May 17, 2026
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heavy
Active
WD: CO20260002-16379-hvy Rev. 1
Effective: May 17, 2026
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highway
Active
WD: CO20260007-16379-hwy Rev. 1
Effective: May 17, 2026
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residential
Active
WD: CO20260004-16379-res Rev. 1
Effective: May 17, 2026
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Top-Paying Trades in Boulder
Highest Davis-Bacon total packages (base + fringe) across this county's wage determinations. Each row shows the construction type that yields the highest rate for that trade.
| # | Trade | Construction Type | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELEVATOR MECHANIC | building | $56.57 | $38.44 | $95.01 | WD → |
| 2 | ELEVATOR MECHANIC FOOTNOTE: A.VACATION: 6%/UNDER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. 8%/OVER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RA | building | $56.57 | $38.44 | $95.01 | WD → |
| 3 | LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN AND WELDER | heavy | $61.46 | $14.90 | $76.36 | WD → |
| 4 | SPRINKLER FITTER | building | $48.60 | $27.57 | $76.17 | WD → |
| 5 | PLUMBER | heavy | $50.68 | $20.15 | $70.83 | WD → |
| 6 | PIPEFITTER | building | $45.55 | $22.11 | $67.66 | WD → |
| 7 | ELECTRICIAN | building | $46.80 | $19.53 | $66.33 | WD → |
| 8 | SHEET METAL WORKER | heavy | $43.05 | $22.65 | $65.70 | WD → |
| 9 | Sheet metal worker | heavy | $43.05 | $22.65 | $65.70 | WD → |
| 10 | Sheet metal worker HVAC Duct and Installation of HVAC Systems | residential | $43.05 | $22.65 | $65.70 | WD → |
Each wage determination above lists the minimum hourly base rate and required fringe benefits per trade classification. Full Davis-Bacon compliance guide →