Highway Construction — Emery, Utah
WD UT20260008-17793-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK in Emery, Utah (construction type: highway) is $22.07/hr base + $6.88/hr fringe = $28.95/hr total package (WD UT20260008-17793-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 28 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 | $22.07 | $6.88 | $28.95 Above median +16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $21.99 | $2.26 | $24.25 -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $26.83 | $0.00 | $26.83 -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $16.76 | $1.62 | $18.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - GUARDRAIL | $17.79 | $0.00 | $17.79 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| INSTALLER - SIGN | $18.22 | $2.79 | $21.01 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $19.88 | $5.71 | $25.59 Above median +15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $18.37 | $2.79 | $21.16 Above median -5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $14.45 | $2.79 | $17.24 Above median -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $17.03 | $0.36 | $17.39 Above median -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $15.52 | $2.79 | $18.31 Above median -17% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $21.47 | $4.89 | $26.36 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $20.05 | $3.31 | $23.36 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $17.54 | $5.65 | $23.19 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $21.77 | $4.40 | $26.17 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE FINISHING MACHINE | $22.57 | $6.55 | $29.12 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $23.69 | $5.95 | $29.64 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $22.53 | $6.92 | $29.45 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $25.24 | $10.96 | $36.20 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE | $26.53 | $6.00 | $32.53 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $19.00 | $5.44 | $24.44 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $23.43 | $8.13 | $31.56 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $22.74 | $6.50 | $29.24 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $19.89 | $5.45 | $25.34 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $12.47 | $2.53 | $15.00 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $20.69 | $2.79 | $23.48 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $21.01 | $5.93 | $26.94 Above median -6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $29.53 | $14.65 | $44.18 Top 10% +54% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Emery, 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 Emery, 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.