Building Construction — Boulder, Colorado
WD CO20260017-16379-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL in Boulder, Colorado (construction type: building) is $36.98/hr base + $16.82/hr fringe = $53.80/hr total package (WD CO20260017-16379-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL | $36.98 | $16.82 | $53.80 Above median +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $21.96 | $0.00 | $21.96 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES DRYWALL HANGING | $22.66 | $6.79 | $29.45 Top 10% +3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $20.31 | $6.76 | $27.07 -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $20.82 | $6.37 | $27.19 Above median -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER | $19.24 | $6.30 | $25.54 Top 10% -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $46.80 | $19.53 | $66.33 Above median +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 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 | $56.57 | $38.44 | $95.01 Bottom 10% +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HVAC MECHANIC: HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION, EXCLUDES PIPE AND DUCT INSTALLATION | $25.23 | $9.36 | $34.59 +13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $39.21 | $12.50 | $51.71 Above median +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $39.21 | $12.50 | $51.71 +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.76 | $0.00 | $11.76 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $15.99 | $0.00 | $15.99 Above median -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 Above median -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $16.96 | $3.68 | $20.64 Above median -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $42.10 | $19.02 | $61.12 +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $20.78 | $5.78 | $26.56 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $18.58 | $2.42 | $21.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $21.50 | $0.00 | $21.50 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $27.41 | $11.56 | $38.97 Top 10% +60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $45.55 | $22.11 | $67.66 Above median +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $47.23 | $21.68 | $68.91 Above median +125% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $37.34 | $15.20 | $52.54 Above median +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $36.09 | $15.20 | $51.29 +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $17.14 | $0.00 | $17.14 -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $43.05 | $22.65 | $65.70 Above median +136% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SOFT FLOOR LAYER | $18.25 | $14.33 | $32.58 Bottom 10% +31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $48.60 | $27.57 | $76.17 Above median +149% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $17.34 | $0.00 | $17.34 Above median -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Boulder, CO — 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 Boulder, Colorado.
- 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.