Heavy Construction — Phillips, Colorado
WD CO20260003-16390-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTERS: ALL OTHER WORK in Phillips, Colorado (construction type: heavy) is $15.72/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $15.72/hr total package (WD CO20260003-16390-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTERS: ALL OTHER WORK | $15.72 | $0.00 | $15.72 Bottom 10% -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTERS: FORM BUILDING AND SETTING | $16.16 | $0.82 | $16.98 Above median -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.76 | $2.28 | $17.04 -42% 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 | $36.95 | $14.41 | $51.36 +72% 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 |
| ELECTRICIANS | $35.40 | $16.06 | $51.46 +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, COMMON | $11.11 | $3.80 | $14.91 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMEN | $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 | $61.36 | $14.88 | $76.24 Above median +47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $18.13 | $1.84 | $19.97 Bottom 10% -35% 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 |
| PLUMBER (ALAMOSA, BACA, BENT, CHAFFEE, CHEYENNE, CONEJOS, COSTILLA, CROWLEY, CUSTER, ELBERT, FREMONT, HUERFANO, KIOWA, KIT CARSON, LAS ANIMAS, LINCOLN | $45.90 | $17.17 | $63.07 Top 10% +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER (ARCHULETA, DELTA, DOLORES, EAGLE, GARFIELD, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, LA PLATA, MOFFAT, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, PITKIN, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT, SAN | $41.32 | $16.01 | $57.33 Top 10% +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER: INCLUDES HVAC WORK | $45.90 | $17.17 | $63.07 Top 10% +106% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS | $15.39 | $0.00 | $15.39 Above median -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS | $15.93 | $3.58 | $19.51 Top 10% -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BOBCAT/SKID LOADER | $20.22 | $4.41 | $24.63 Top 10% -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BULLDOZER | $15.08 | $4.44 | $19.52 Top 10% -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: FRONT END LOADER | $15.86 | $3.59 | $19.45 Top 10% -34% 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: MOTOR GRADER: BLADE-FINISH | $35.58 | $15.20 | $50.78 Top 10% +72% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: MOTOR GRADER: BLADE-ROUGH | $35.03 | $15.20 | $50.23 Top 10% +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: ROLLER: SELF-PROPELLED, ALL TYPES OVER 5 TONS | $35.03 | $15.20 | $50.23 Top 10% +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: ROLLER: SELF-PROPELLED, RUBBER TIRES UNDER 5 TONS | $34.58 | $15.20 | $49.78 Top 10% +68% 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 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Phillips, 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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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 Phillips
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Phillips, 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.