Heavy Construction — Tulsa, Oklahoma
WD OK20260028-14428-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CAPACITY CRANES. ALL TOWER CRANES in Tulsa, Oklahoma (construction type: heavy) is $38.09/hr base + $19.05/hr fringe = $57.14/hr total package (WD OK20260028-14428-hvy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPACITY CRANES. ALL TOWER CRANES | $38.09 | $19.05 | $57.14 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $14.00 | $3.95 | $17.95 -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $51.00 | $23.80 | $74.80 Above median +159% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $11.77 | $0.00 | $11.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $30.35 | $16.83 | $47.18 +105% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.37 | $2.53 | $13.90 Above median -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $12.94 | $2.42 | $15.36 -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LESS THAN 100 TON CAPACITY. CRANE EQUIPMENT 3 CU. YD. AND OVER GUY DERRICK WHIRLEY POWER DRIVEN HOLE DIGGER | $35.40 | $19.05 | $54.45 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LESS THAN 200 TON CAPACITY | $36.14 | $19.05 | $55.19 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR | $16.62 | $3.10 | $19.72 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $17.98 | $1.75 | $19.73 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $17.15 | $0.78 | $17.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $17.76 | $3.87 | $21.63 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $14.01 | $0.00 | $14.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $19.61 | $9.39 | $29.00 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER | $16.00 | $1.55 | $17.55 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACKHOE | $16.28 | $1.73 | $18.01 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 10 OILER | $27.25 | $19.05 | $46.30 Top 10% +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 CRANES WITH BOOM INCL. JIB LESS THAN 100 FT AND LESS THAN 3 CU. YD.; OVERHEAD MONORAIL CRANE | $34.07 | $19.05 | $53.12 +134% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6 ROLLER | $30.87 | $19.05 | $49.92 Top 10% +120% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $14.64 | $1.71 | $16.35 -34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Tulsa, OK — 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 Tulsa
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- 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.