Highway Construction — Davis, Utah
WD UT20260106-17774-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Davis, Utah (construction type: highway) is $22.57/hr base + $3.77/hr fringe = $26.34/hr total package (WD UT20260106-17774-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 | $22.57 | $3.77 | $26.34 Above median +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $23.86 | $9.33 | $33.19 Above median +24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN, INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $35.85 | $9.59 | $45.44 Top 10% +54% 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 | $21.83 | $8.65 | $30.48 Above median +38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $21.31 | $8.65 | $29.96 Above median +35% 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 | $15.45 | $2.53 | $17.98 Above median -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $20.85 | $8.65 | $29.50 Above median +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $18.15 | $3.54 | $21.69 Above median -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $22.73 | $8.59 | $31.32 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $19.64 | $3.31 | $22.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $23.26 | $5.52 | $28.78 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 | $28.35 | $15.65 | $44.00 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.37 | $15.65 | $41.02 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $27.55 | $15.65 | $43.20 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 | $24.37 | $15.65 | $40.02 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $23.37 | $15.65 | $39.02 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $21.79 | $15.65 | $37.44 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 | $8.65 | $29.24 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $22.82 | $11.77 | $34.59 Top 10% +21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OIL DISTRIBUTOR TRUCK | $25.59 | $13.66 | $39.25 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 | $24.28 | $11.64 | $35.92 Top 10% +25% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Davis, 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 Davis, 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.