Highway Construction — Summit, Colorado
WD CO20260013-16392-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Summit, Colorado (construction type: highway) is $33.11/hr base + $12.17/hr fringe = $45.28/hr total package (WD CO20260013-16392-hwy, Rev. 1).
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WD Number: CO20260013-16392-hwy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: highway
State: Colorado (CO)
County: Summit
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 111
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 | $33.11 | $12.17 | $45.28 +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, FORM WORK ONLY | $19.55 | $4.09 | $23.64 Above median -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, FORM WORK ONLY | $15.92 | $5.38 | $21.30 -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $15.55 | $2.85 | $18.40 -37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $18.23 | $2.85 | $21.08 -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.27 | $2.16 | $19.43 -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.59 | $2.85 | $20.44 -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $28.06 | $8.76 | $36.82 +23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION ELECTRICIAN | $28.24 | $8.52 | $36.76 Top 10% +23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION GROUNDSMAN | $16.75 | $4.10 | $20.85 Top 10% -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN: TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION GROUNDSMAN | $15.93 | $4.01 | $19.94 Above median -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GUARDRAIL INSTALLER | $12.78 | $3.31 | $16.09 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GUARDRAIL INSTALLER | $12.78 | $3.46 | $16.24 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $13.97 | $3.07 | $17.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $13.85 | $3.07 | $16.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: TRUCK DRIVER | $14.60 | $3.49 | $18.09 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $16.94 | $6.77 | $23.71 -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $39.21 | $12.50 | $51.71 +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $22.22 | $6.01 | $28.23 Bottom 10% -4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $13.54 | $3.16 | $16.70 Top 10% -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER | $16.77 | $3.26 | $20.03 -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER | $18.97 | $3.75 | $22.72 Above median +1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER | $17.50 | $3.75 | $21.25 Above median -5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER | $17.75 | $3.75 | $21.50 Above median -4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER | $17.90 | $3.02 | $20.92 Above median -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER | $18.66 | $3.53 | $22.19 Above median -1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER | $16.36 | $3.26 | $19.62 -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $19.14 | $3.53 | $22.67 Above median +1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.44 | $3.53 | $15.97 Above median -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW | $16.00 | $6.14 | $22.14 Bottom 10% -1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $13.09 | $3.16 | $16.25 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $14.16 | $3.16 | $17.32 Above median -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $14.84 | $3.16 | $18.00 Top 10% -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE | $14.87 | $3.10 | $17.97 Above median -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE | $12.44 | $3.10 | $15.54 -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL | $12.93 | $3.22 | $16.15 Top 10% -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL | $12.39 | $3.20 | $15.59 Above median -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL | $9.42 | $3.21 | $12.63 Bottom 10% -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY ONLY | $19.96 | $3.52 | $23.48 Above median -4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY ONLY | $17.54 | $3.52 | $21.06 -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY ONLY | $17.49 | $3.52 | $21.01 Bottom 10% -14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT LAYDOWN | $23.67 | $9.22 | $32.89 Top 10% +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT LAYDOWN | $24.09 | $7.93 | $32.02 Top 10% +8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT LAYDOWN | $22.67 | $8.72 | $31.39 Above median +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT PAVER | $22.67 | $8.72 | $31.39 Top 10% +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT PLANT | $19.27 | $4.47 | $23.74 Top 10% -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT ROLLER | $22.67 | $8.72 | $31.39 Above median +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT ROLLER | $23.15 | $8.07 | $31.22 +5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT ROLLER | $23.01 | $8.72 | $31.73 Top 10% +7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/TRACKHOE.$ 24.30 5.75 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/TRACKHOE..$ 22.92 6.15 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/TRA | $19.40 | $4.42 | $23.82 Top 10% -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/TRACKHOE..$ 22.56 7.02 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT SPREADER | $25.61 | $6.96 | $32.57 Top 10% +10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID LOADER | $19.77 | $4.28 | $24.05 Above median -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID LOADER | $21.04 | $5.18 | $26.22 Top 10% -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID LOADER | $24.63 | $0.00 | $24.63 Above median -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID LOADER | $18.25 | $4.32 | $22.57 Above median -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $22.67 | $8.72 | $31.39 Above median +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $21.66 | $0.00 | $21.66 Bottom 10% -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $21.67 | $8.22 | $29.89 Above median +1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $21.92 | $7.66 | $29.58 +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $23.35 | $7.78 | $31.13 Above median +5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $26.78 | $7.05 | $33.83 +14% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CHIPPER | $22.04 | $8.26 | $30.30 Top 10% +2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $23.82 | $9.22 | $33.04 +12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: DRILL | $20.84 | $2.66 | $23.50 Above median -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $18.30 | $5.01 | $23.31 -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADE CHECKER | $23.82 | $9.22 | $33.04 Above median +12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $23.05 | $6.45 | $29.50 Above median +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GUARDRAIL/POST DRIVER | $16.07 | $4.41 | $20.48 Top 10% -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.88 | $7.01 | $32.89 Above median +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER | $23.67 | $9.22 | $32.89 Above median +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER | $24.07 | $7.92 | $31.99 +8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER | $22.67 | $8.72 | $31.39 +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER | $21.93 | $9.22 | $31.15 +5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER | $24.98 | $7.55 | $32.53 Above median +10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $19.80 | $4.20 | $24.00 Above median -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $23.31 | $3.93 | $27.24 Above median -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER | $24.04 | $7.77 | $31.81 Above median +7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER | $23.82 | $7.62 | $31.44 +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER/COMPACTOR | $24.38 | $6.11 | $30.49 Top 10% +3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER/COMPACTOR | $23.67 | $9.22 | $32.89 Top 10% +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER/COMPACTOR | $22.72 | $5.98 | $28.70 Above median -3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROTOMILL | $16.28 | $4.41 | $20.69 Above median -30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROTOMILL | $23.48 | $4.41 | $27.89 Top 10% -6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROTOMILL..$ 20.70 4.41 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROTOMILL | $18.86 | $4.41 | $23.27 Top 10% -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $20.60 | $7.99 | $28.59 Above median -3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCREED | $23.29 | $4.05 | $27.34 Above median -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCREED.$ 23.76 5.05 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCREED | $17.04 | $3.98 | $21.02 Top 10% -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $15.08 | $2.95 | $18.03 Above median -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:- DRILL RIG CAISSON | $35.03 | $15.20 | $50.23 Above median +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:-DRILL RIG CAISSON | $35.41 | $15.20 | $50.61 Top 10% +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR | $15.80 | $5.27 | $21.07 -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR | $19.07 | $4.35 | $23.42 Above median -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $15.27 | $5.27 | $20.54 Above median -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $17.26 | $4.63 | $21.89 Above median -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $20.13 | $4.15 | $24.28 Above median -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $17.79 | $4.02 | $21.81 Above median -25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $16.29 | $3.83 | $20.12 Above median -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $16.17 | $3.83 | $20.00 Above median -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $18.43 | $4.56 | $22.99 Above median -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $18.89 | $4.56 | $23.45 Above median -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: MECHANIC | $17.79 | $3.51 | $21.30 Above median -26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: MULTI-PURPOSE SPECIALTY & HOISTING TRUCK | $14.60 | $3.49 | $18.09 Bottom 10% -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: PICKUP AND PILOT CAR | $14.04 | $3.49 | $17.53 Top 10% -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI | $20.72 | $0.00 | $20.72 Top 10% -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $17.25 | $3.75 | $21.00 Above median -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $20.39 | $3.43 | $23.82 Above median -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $21.19 | $3.01 | $24.20 Above median -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $21.00 | $5.88 | $26.88 Above median -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $23.05 | $2.90 | $25.95 Above median -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ZONE DEFINITIONS ZONE 1 SHALL BE A 35 MILE RADIUS, MEASURED FROM THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING CITIES: COLORADO SPRINGS - NEVADA & | $29.42 | $10.08 | $39.50 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ZONE DEFINITIONS ZONE 1 SHALL BE A 35 MILE RADIUS, MEASURED FROM THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING CITIES: COLORADO SPRINGS - NEVADA & | $26.42 | $9.93 | $36.35 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Summit, CO — Highway 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Summit, 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.