Building Construction — Costilla, Colorado
WD CO20260001-16402-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKERS/INSULATOR in Costilla, Colorado (construction type: building) is $36.60/hr base + $11.83/hr fringe = $48.43/hr total package (WD CO20260001-16402-bld, Rev. 1).
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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 WORKERS/INSULATOR | $36.60 | $11.83 | $48.43 Bottom 10% +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASBESTOS WORKERS/INSULATOR: (INCLUDES APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS AND FINISHINGS TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICA | $36.98 | $16.82 | $53.80 Top 10% +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $32.93 | $14.29 | $47.22 +55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $33.11 | $12.17 | $45.28 +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTERS: ACOUSTICAL | $15.69 | $3.15 | $18.84 Top 10% -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTERS: ALL OTHER WORK | $15.94 | $3.41 | $19.35 Top 10% -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTERS: FORMBUILDING/FORMSETTING, DRYWALL HANGING/FRAMING AND METAL STUD WORK | $33.11 | $12.17 | $45.28 Top 10% +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $34.73 | $15.15 | $49.88 Above median +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $14.44 | $2.19 | $16.63 -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $31.75 | $13.25 | $45.00 +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $36.95 | $14.41 | $51.36 +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS, TELEPHONES, COMPUTERS AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS | $46.80 | $19.53 | $66.33 Top 10% +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS, TELEPHONES, COMPUTERS AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS | $40.70 | $18.47 | $59.17 Top 10% +98% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIANS | $35.40 | $16.06 | $51.46 +72% 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 |
| GLAZIER | $37.26 | $13.15 | $50.41 +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL | $39.21 | $12.50 | $51.71 +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON | $9.75 | $0.00 | $9.75 -56% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE/MASON TENDERS | $21.10 | $7.89 | $28.99 Top 10% +29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, SPRAY | $15.19 | $0.00 | $15.19 Above median -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $43.40 | $22.11 | $65.51 Above median +114% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $45.40 | $22.11 | $67.51 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 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER: (ALAMOSA, BACA, BENT, CHAFFEE, CHEYENNE, CONEJOS, COSTILLA, CROWLEY, CUSTER, FREMONT, HUERFANO, KIOWA, KIT CARSON, LAS ANIMAS, LIN | $47.60 | $18.10 | $65.70 Top 10% +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER: PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS (ARCHULETA, DELTA, DOLORES, EAGLE, GARFIELD, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, LA PLATA, MOFFAT, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OUR | $41.32 | $16.01 | $57.33 Top 10% +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BACKHOE | $13.41 | $0.00 | $13.41 Top 10% -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $32.90 | $6.18 | $39.08 +46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER () | $43.05 | $22.65 | $65.70 Top 10% +136% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Costilla, 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.
Other Construction Types in Costilla
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Costilla, 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.