Building Construction — Pueblo, Colorado
WD CO20260027-16426-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL in Pueblo, Colorado (construction type: building) is $36.98/hr base + $16.82/hr fringe = $53.80/hr total package (WD CO20260027-16426-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 WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL | $36.98 | $16.82 | $53.80 Above median +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $21.96 | $0.00 | $21.96 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $20.64 | $0.00 | $20.64 -28% 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 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $35.40 | $16.06 | $51.46 +72% 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 |
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $39.21 | $12.50 | $51.71 +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.67 | $1.36 | $15.03 Above median -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $15.99 | $0.00 | $15.99 Above median -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 Above median -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $16.96 | $3.68 | $20.64 Above median -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $20.26 | $8.62 | $28.88 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $18.58 | $2.42 | $21.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $21.50 | $0.00 | $21.50 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $27.41 | $11.56 | $38.97 Above median +60% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $17.20 | $0.00 | $17.20 -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION | $47.60 | $18.10 | $65.70 +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $37.34 | $15.20 | $52.54 Above median +77% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $36.09 | $15.20 | $51.29 +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $16.71 | $0.00 | $16.71 -38% 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 DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $17.34 | $0.00 | $17.34 Above median -40% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Pueblo, 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Pueblo, 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.