Heavy Construction — Wheeler, Oregon
WD OR20260080-16991-hvy · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Wheeler, Oregon (construction type: heavy) is $53.94/hr base + $16.81/hr fringe = $70.75/hr total package (WD OR20260080-16991-hvy, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 37 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: OR20260080-16991-hvy
Revision: 2
Construction Type: heavy
State: Oregon (OR)
County: Wheeler
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 37
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 | $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 | $63.50 | $29.73 | $93.23 Top 10% +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $60.00 | $27.78 | $87.78 Top 10% +88% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $56.46 | $23.05 | $79.51 Top 10% +70% 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 | $22.29 | $6.04 | $28.33 Above median +18% 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: BACKHOE | $29.80 | $7.13 | $36.93 Top 10% | $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 | $65.20 | $34.91 | $100.11 Top 10% +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (BAKER AND HARNEY COUNTIES) | $39.90 | $18.67 | $58.57 +31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (CROOK, GILLIAM, HARNEY, LAKE, SHERMAN AND WHEELER COUNTIES) | $60.77 | $34.72 | $95.49 +113% 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 4 CRANE: HYDRAULIC CRANE OPERATOR, UNDER 50 TONS; LATTICE BOOM CRANE OPERATOR: LATTICE BOOM CRANE OPERATOR, UNDER 50 TO | $50.27 | $16.90 | $67.17 Top 10% +105% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 5 TRACKHOE-HYDRAULIC: TRACK TYPE UP TO AND INCLUDING 20,000 LBS, WHEEL TYPE; BOOM TRUCK OPERATOR; DRILLING: CHURM DRILL | $49.03 | $16.90 | $65.93 Top 10% +101% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 6 OILER; GRADE CHECKER; CRANE OILER; FORKLIFT; ROLLER | $45.81 | $16.90 | $62.71 Top 10% +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: 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 Wheeler, 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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Direct labor subtotal
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Loaded cost (with burden)
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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 Wheeler, 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.