Highway Construction — Cache, Utah
WD UT20260105-17761-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Cache, Utah (construction type: highway) is $21.87/hr base + $2.80/hr fringe = $24.67/hr total package (WD UT20260105-17761-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 29 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 | $21.87 | $2.80 | $24.67 Above median -1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $20.24 | $6.20 | $26.44 -1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $41.23 | $17.77 | $59.00 +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $19.52 | $1.62 | $21.14 Above median | $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 | $22.08 | $8.65 | $30.73 Above median +39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $17.51 | $5.84 | $23.35 Above median +5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $15.77 | $4.08 | $19.85 Above median -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $16.67 | $3.54 | $20.21 Above median -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $20.04 | $7.27 | $27.31 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $18.43 | $3.31 | $21.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $22.12 | $8.72 | $30.84 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 | $26.43 | $11.60 | $38.03 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $22.63 | $11.88 | $34.51 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $31.00 | $15.65 | $46.65 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $20.68 | $6.84 | $27.52 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 | $25.63 | $10.53 | $36.16 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $22.67 | $9.13 | $31.80 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $21.34 | $9.59 | $30.93 Above median | $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 | $8.65 | $29.24 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $24.77 | $12.40 | $37.17 Top 10% +30% 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 | $23.26 | $11.47 | $34.73 Above median +21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Cache, 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 Cache, 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.