Heavy Construction — Klamath, Oregon
WD OR20260071-14440-hvy · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ABOVE MENTIONED CITIES SHALL RECEIVE ZONE I PAY FOR ALL CLASSIFICATIONS. ALL JOBS OR PROJECTS LOCATED MORE THAN 30 MILES AND LESS THAN 50 MILES FROM T in Klamath, Oregon (construction type: heavy) is $50.27/hr base + $16.90/hr fringe = $67.17/hr total package (WD OR20260071-14440-hvy, Rev. 2).
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABOVE MENTIONED CITIES SHALL RECEIVE ZONE I PAY FOR ALL CLASSIFICATIONS. ALL JOBS OR PROJECTS LOCATED MORE THAN 30 MILES AND LESS THAN 50 MILES FROM T | $50.27 | $16.90 | $67.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $53.94 | $16.81 | $70.75 Top 10% +141% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $23.50 | $9.27 | $32.77 +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $21.13 | $8.90 | $30.03 +0% 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 |
| IRONWORKER | $48.31 | $34.52 | $82.83 Above median +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $23.88 | $7.45 | $31.33 Above median +30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FENCE ERECTION | $23.88 | $7.45 | $31.33 Above median +30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FLAGGER | $19.31 | $5.31 | $24.62 Above median +2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $20.52 | $4.51 | $25.03 Above median +4% 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 ASPHALT SPREADER | $39.11 | $17.30 | $56.41 Top 10% +135% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 GRADE CHECKER | $40.41 | $17.30 | $57.71 Top 10% +140% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN | $31.36 | $7.27 | $38.63 Bottom 10% -35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $59.35 | $22.38 | $81.73 Above median +169% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $22.77 | $7.90 | $30.67 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $32.31 | $6.43 | $38.74 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: EXCAVATOR | $30.12 | $6.23 | $36.35 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $32.31 | $6.43 | $38.74 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $27.59 | $2.96 | $30.55 Above median | $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 |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS | $60.77 | $34.72 | $95.49 Top 10% +113% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TOWER ATTACHMENTS; ZONE DIFFERENTIAL: ZONE 2 - $3.00 ZONE 3 - $6.00 FOR THE FOLLOWING CITIES: ALBANY; BEND; COOS BAY; EUGENE; GRANTS PASS; KLAMATH FAL | $56.66 | $16.90 | $73.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $23.79 | $5.95 | $29.74 Above median +1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OFF THE ROAD TRUCK | $31.81 | $6.33 | $38.14 Top 10% +30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $26.12 | $6.53 | $32.65 Above median +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Klamath, 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 Klamath, 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.