Highway Construction — Box Elder, Utah
WD UT20260104-17786-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Box Elder, Utah (construction type: highway) is $22.84/hr base + $4.64/hr fringe = $27.48/hr total package (WD UT20260104-17786-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $22.84 | $4.64 | $27.48 Above median +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $21.19 | $6.82 | $28.01 +5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $32.24 | $7.85 | $40.09 Above median +36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FENCE ERECTOR | $15.07 | $2.53 | $17.60 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $14.05 | $1.62 | $15.67 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - SIGN | $16.95 | $5.87 | $22.82 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $26.61 | $13.76 | $40.37 Above median +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $21.97 | $8.65 | $30.62 Above median +38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $20.18 | $7.35 | $27.53 Above median +24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER | $21.21 | $6.30 | $27.51 Above median +24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $14.76 | $2.53 | $17.29 Above median -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $17.36 | $2.53 | $19.89 Above median -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $17.13 | $3.54 | $20.67 Above median -7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $22.08 | $7.77 | $29.85 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $19.76 | $3.31 | $23.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $24.12 | $5.52 | $29.64 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE FINISHING MACHINE | $20.03 | $6.55 | $26.58 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $30.66 | $10.61 | $41.27 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $27.44 | $15.65 | $43.09 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $27.87 | $15.65 | $43.52 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $23.78 | $15.65 | $39.43 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $30.40 | $15.65 | $46.05 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $23.58 | $15.65 | $39.23 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $22.18 | $9.73 | $31.91 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVEMENT MARKING GRINDER | $24.37 | $15.65 | $40.02 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $24.40 | $15.65 | $40.05 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $23.63 | $15.65 | $39.28 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $24.45 | $15.65 | $40.10 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $20.59 | $8.65 | $29.24 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $20.59 | $7.56 | $28.15 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $24.16 | $11.77 | $35.93 Top 10% +25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OIL DISTRIBUTOR TRUCK | $26.25 | $12.86 | $39.11 Top 10% +37% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: VACTOR | $23.40 | $0.00 | $23.40 Top 10% -18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $24.90 | $11.70 | $36.60 Top 10% +28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Box Elder, UT — 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.
| 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 highway construction in Box Elder, Utah.
- 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.