Highway Construction — Boulder, Colorado
WD CO20260007-16379-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Boulder, Colorado (construction type: highway) is $17.06/hr base + $3.90/hr fringe = $20.96/hr total package (WD CO20260007-16379-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 53 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: CO20260007-16379-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: Colorado (CO)
County: Boulder
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 53
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 | $17.06 | $3.90 | $20.96 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $16.61 | $3.88 | $20.49 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.39 | $3.00 | $20.39 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $33.39 | $7.64 | $41.03 +37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FENCE ERECTOR | $15.96 | $3.46 | $19.42 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GUARDRAIL INSTALLER | $16.21 | $3.63 | $19.84 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $12.62 | $3.21 | $15.83 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $16.69 | $5.45 | $22.14 -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $18.22 | $6.01 | $24.23 Bottom 10% -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER | $16.29 | $4.25 | $20.54 -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT SHOVELER | $21.21 | $4.25 | $25.46 Above median +14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT SPREADER | $18.58 | $4.65 | $23.23 Bottom 10% +4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $16.29 | $4.25 | $20.54 Above median -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW | $16.29 | $6.14 | $22.43 +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $12.26 | $3.16 | $15.42 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER- CEMENT/CONCRETE | $16.29 | $4.25 | $20.54 -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $16.74 | $1.89 | $18.63 Above median -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL | $12.43 | $3.22 | $15.65 Above median -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL | $9.55 | $3.05 | $12.60 Bottom 10% -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $16.99 | $2.87 | $19.86 -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT LAYDOWN | $22.67 | $8.25 | $30.92 Bottom 10% +4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT PAVER | $24.19 | $6.58 | $30.77 +4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT ROLLER | $23.01 | $9.22 | $32.23 Top 10% +9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT SPREADER | $22.67 | $8.72 | $31.39 Top 10% +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/TRACKHOE | $21.70 | $5.51 | $27.21 Above median -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID LOADER | $15.37 | $4.28 | $19.65 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOOM | $22.67 | $8.72 | $31.39 Top 10% +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $22.83 | $8.72 | $31.55 Above median +7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $26.90 | $5.59 | $32.49 +10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: DRILL | $21.42 | $2.88 | $24.30 Above median -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $15.91 | $4.27 | $20.18 Bottom 10% -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $22.67 | $8.72 | $31.39 Above median +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GUARDRAIL/POST DRIVER | $16.54 | $4.10 | $20.64 Top 10% -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER | $22.67 | $8.72 | $31.39 +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $22.97 | $8.72 | $31.69 Above median +7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER | $22.77 | $9.22 | $31.99 Above median +8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER/COMPACTOR | $22.32 | $8.72 | $31.04 Top 10% +5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROTOMILL | $16.22 | $4.41 | $20.63 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCREED | $22.67 | $8.72 | $31.39 Above median +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $13.13 | $2.95 | $16.08 Above median -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:- DRILL RIG CAISSON | $35.03 | $15.20 | $50.23 Above median +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:-CRANE | $37.34 | $15.20 | $52.54 Top 10% +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:-DRILL RIG CAISSON, CRANE, SCRAPER,) | $35.41 | $15.20 | $50.61 +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:-SCRAPER, CRANE | $35.20 | $15.20 | $50.40 +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: GROUNDSMAN | $18.52 | $3.59 | $22.11 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR | $21.69 | $5.27 | $26.96 Top 10% -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $16.41 | $5.27 | $21.68 Above median -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $17.25 | $5.27 | $22.52 Above median -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: MULTI-PURPOSE SPECIALTY & HOISTING TRUCK | $16.41 | $4.97 | $21.38 Above median -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: PICKUP AND PILOT CAR | $13.93 | $3.68 | $17.61 Top 10% -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI/TRAILER TRUCK | $18.39 | $4.13 | $22.52 Top 10% -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: TRUCK MOUNTED ATTENUATOR | $12.43 | $3.22 | $15.65 Top 10% -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $20.64 | $5.27 | $25.91 Above median -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Boulder, CO — 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.
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Loaded cost (with burden)
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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 highway 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.