Heavy Construction — Jackson, Oregon
WD OR20260056-14437-hvy · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for 70,000 LBS; CRANE: DERRICK BARGE OPERATOR LESS THAN 30 TON; PILEDRIVER; SCREED; BLADE OPERATOR in Jackson, Oregon (construction type: heavy) is $50.27/hr base + $16.90/hr fringe = $67.17/hr total package (WD OR20260056-14437-hvy, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70,000 LBS; CRANE: DERRICK BARGE OPERATOR LESS THAN 30 TON; PILEDRIVER; SCREED; BLADE OPERATOR | $50.27 | $16.90 | $67.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTERS | $53.94 | $16.81 | $70.75 Top 10% +141% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $46.13 | $20.31 | $66.44 Top 10% +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $47.04 | $21.84 | $68.88 Above median +47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $23.79 | $6.57 | $30.36 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $48.31 | $34.52 | $82.83 Above median +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT SPREADER | $22.18 | $9.39 | $31.57 Top 10% +31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FORM-STRIPPING | $19.27 | $6.32 | $25.59 Top 10% +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER | $20.02 | $7.22 | $27.24 Above median +13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $10.60 | $1.80 | $12.40 -48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $18.57 | $6.24 | $24.81 Above median +3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS | $43.79 | $17.05 | $60.84 Top 10% +153% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 BLASTER, DEMOLITION; GENERAL LABORER; CHAIN SAW | $39.11 | $17.30 | $56.41 +135% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 VIBRATING PLATE | $40.41 | $17.30 | $57.71 +140% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 FLAGGER, TRAFFIC CONTROL-CONE SETTER | $34.39 | $17.30 | $51.69 +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $21.68 | $5.88 | $27.56 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: EXCAVATOR | $21.61 | $7.05 | $28.66 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $22.91 | $7.72 | $30.63 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $26.57 | $9.97 | $36.54 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $20.00 | $0.73 | $20.73 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR; ROLLER | $49.03 | $16.90 | $65.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $19.77 | $0.00 | $19.77 -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS | $39.94 | $16.68 | $56.62 Above median +141% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1B LATTICE BOOM CRANE: OPERATOR, 300 TONS THROUGH 399 TONS WITH OVER 200 FEET BOOM; OPERATOR 400 TONS AND OVER | $60.98 | $16.90 | $77.88 Top 10% +138% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 CRANE: CABLEWAY OPERATOR, 25 TONS AND OVER; HYDRAULIC CRANE: HYDRAULIC CRANE OPERATOR 90 TONS THROUGH 199 TONS; TOWER | $54.75 | $16.90 | $71.65 Top 10% +119% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 3 HYDRAULIC CRANE: HYDRAULIC CRANE OPERATOR, 50 TONS THROUGH 89 TONS; LATTICE BOOM CRANES: LATTICE BOOM CRANE-50 THROUG | $53.60 | $16.90 | $70.50 Top 10% +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 6 OILER; BOBCAT/SKID LOADER; GRADE CHECKER; CRANE OILER; ASPHALT SPREADER; BROOM OPERATOR; FORKLIFT; ROLLER | $45.81 | $16.90 | $62.71 +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TOWER ATTACHMENTS | $56.66 | $16.90 | $73.56 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 1 FLATBED TRUCK | $35.41 | $18.30 | $53.71 +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $16.00 | $4.33 | $20.33 Above median -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $17.07 | $5.50 | $22.57 Above median -23% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OFF THE ROAD TRUCK | $21.86 | $7.08 | $28.94 Above median -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $18.41 | $6.58 | $24.99 Above median -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Jackson, OR — 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for heavy construction in Jackson, Oregon.
- 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.