Residential Construction — Mesa, Colorado
WD CO20260004-16417-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Mesa, Colorado (construction type: residential) is $41.91/hr base + $12.49/hr fringe = $54.40/hr total package (WD CO20260004-16417-res, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKLAYER | $41.91 | $12.49 | $54.40 Above median +78% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $16.36 | $1.38 | $17.74 -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $16.80 | $0.00 | $16.80 -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $13.00 | $0.00 | $13.00 -53% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL HANGER/FRAMER | $17.13 | $2.63 | $19.76 Top 10% -30% 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 | $31.96 | $12.50 | $44.46 +49% 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 | $30.53 | $16.30 | $46.83 +57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORMBUILDER/FORMSETTER | $12.78 | $1.98 | $14.76 Top 10% | $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, STRUCTURAL | $39.21 | $12.50 | $51.71 Above median +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS | $8.86 | $0.00 | $8.86 -60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: BRICK FINISHERS/TENDERS | $11.25 | $0.00 | $11.25 Top 10% -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: CONCRETE/MASON TENDERS | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 Top 10% -55% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY | $13.62 | $3.39 | $17.01 Above median -30% 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 | $23.24 | $5.35 | $28.59 -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER: & PIPEFITTERS | $41.32 | $16.01 | $57.33 Top 10% +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS TRAVEL OR ZONE PAY: TRAVEL OR ZONE PAY SHALL APPLY TO PROJECTS OVER SEVENTY-FIVE MILES FROM THE INTERSECTION OF I-25 AND THE EL | $41.40 | $17.17 | $58.57 Top 10% +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS | $12.98 | $3.31 | $16.29 Above median -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BULLDOZER | $34.05 | $14.25 | $48.30 Top 10% +63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: FRONT END LOADER | $16.50 | $0.00 | $16.50 Above median -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: MOTOR GRADER: BLADE-FINISH | $34.58 | $14.25 | $48.83 Bottom 10% +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: MOTOR GRADER: BLADE-ROUGH | $34.05 | $14.25 | $48.30 Bottom 10% +63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: ROLLER: SELF-PROPELLED RUBBER TIRES UNDER 5 TONS | $33.62 | $14.25 | $47.87 Top 10% +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: SCRAPER: SINGLE BOWL INCLUDING PUPS 40 CUBIC YARDS AND TANDEM BOWLS AND OVER | $34.41 | $14.25 | $48.66 Top 10% +64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: SCRAPER: SINGLE BOWL UNDER 40 CUBIC YARDS | $34.21 | $14.25 | $48.46 Bottom 10% +64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: WATER WAGON | $34.05 | $14.25 | $48.30 Top 10% +63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:(ROLLER: SELF-PROPELLED ALL TYPES OVER 5 TONS | $34.05 | $14.25 | $48.30 Top 10% +63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $14.73 | $0.00 | $14.73 -45% 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 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: ALL OTHER WORK | $17.30 | $4.05 | $21.35 Top 10% -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $18.47 | $3.74 | $22.21 Bottom 10% -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Mesa, CO — Residential 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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in Mesa, 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.