Heavy Construction — El Paso, Colorado
WD CO20260002-16373-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKERS/INSULATOR in El Paso, Colorado (construction type: heavy) is $36.98/hr base + $16.82/hr fringe = $53.80/hr total package (WD CO20260002-16373-hvy, Rev. 1).
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WD Number: CO20260002-16373-hvy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: heavy
State: Colorado (CO)
County: El Paso
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 43
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 | $36.98 | $16.82 | $53.80 +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $17.60 | $0.00 | $17.60 Bottom 10% -58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $42.37 | $12.86 | $55.23 Above median +81% 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 |
| CARPENTERS: ALL OTHER WORK | $15.14 | $3.37 | $18.51 Above median -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTERS: FORM BUILDING AND SETTING | $16.97 | $2.74 | $19.71 Top 10% -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.31 | $2.85 | $20.16 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $35.40 | $16.06 | $51.46 +72% 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 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $31.75 | $13.25 | $45.00 +51% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $40.70 | $18.47 | $59.17 +98% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $18.83 | $3.90 | $22.73 -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $39.21 | $22.84 | $62.05 Above median +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS | $11.22 | $2.92 | $14.14 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: FLAGGER | $8.91 | $3.80 | $12.71 Top 10% -43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $12.56 | $3.21 | $15.77 Above median -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: PIPELAYER | $18.68 | $6.78 | $25.46 Top 10% +14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN | $27.39 | $5.82 | $33.21 Bottom 10% -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $44.27 | $9.41 | $53.68 Above median +3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN AND WELDER | $61.46 | $14.90 | $76.36 Top 10% +47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH, ROLLER & SPRAY | $15.81 | $3.26 | $19.07 Top 10% -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $44.15 | $22.43 | $66.58 Above median +118% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $50.68 | $20.15 | $70.83 Above median +132% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS | $45.90 | $17.17 | $63.07 +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS | $41.32 | $16.01 | $57.33 +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS | $16.36 | $2.48 | $18.84 Above median -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BLADE: FINISH | $34.58 | $15.20 | $49.78 Top 10% +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BLADE: ROUGH | $34.05 | $15.20 | $49.25 Top 10% +66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BULLDOZER | $34.05 | $15.20 | $49.25 Top 10% +66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANES: 141 TONS AND OVER | $38.63 | $15.20 | $53.83 Top 10% +82% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANES: 50 TONS AND UNDER | $34.77 | $15.20 | $49.97 Top 10% +69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANES: 91 TO 140 TONS..$ 36.27 15.20 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANES: 51 TO 90 TONS | $35.07 | $15.20 | $50.27 Top 10% +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: FORKLIFT | $34.58 | $15.20 | $49.78 Top 10% +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: FRONT END LOADER | $17.24 | $3.23 | $20.47 Top 10% -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: MECHANIC | $35.58 | $15.20 | $50.78 Top 10% +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: OILER | $34.14 | $15.20 | $49.34 Top 10% +67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: SCRAPER: SINGLE BOWL UNDER 40 CUBIC YARDS | $35.20 | $15.20 | $50.40 Top 10% +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: SCRAPER: SINGLE BOWL, INCLUDING PUPS 40 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER AND TANDEM BOWLS | $35.41 | $15.20 | $50.61 Top 10% +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: SKID LOADER | $15.37 | $4.41 | $19.78 Top 10% -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: TRACKHOE | $35.20 | $15.20 | $50.40 Top 10% +70% 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 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: PICKUP | $26.96 | $4.87 | $31.83 Top 10% +10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: TANDEM/SEMI AND WATER | $27.59 | $4.87 | $32.46 Top 10% +12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the El Paso, CO — Heavy 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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Direct labor subtotal
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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 heavy construction in El Paso, 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.