Residential Construction — Saguache, Colorado
WD CO20260005-16430-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Saguache, Colorado (construction type: residential) is $17.86/hr base + $0.00/hr fringe = $17.86/hr total package (WD CO20260005-16430-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $17.86 | $0.00 | $17.86 -38% 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 | $36.95 | $14.41 | $51.36 +72% 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 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $39.21 | $12.50 | $51.71 Above median +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS | $10.33 | $0.00 | $10.33 -54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH, SPRAY & ROLLER | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 Top 10% -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $18.06 | $2.78 | $20.84 -32% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Saguache, 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 Saguache, 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.