Building Construction — Salt Lake, Utah
WD UT20260085-17603-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Salt Lake, Utah (construction type: building) is $31.66/hr base + $13.97/hr fringe = $45.63/hr total package (WD UT20260085-17603-bld, Rev. 1).
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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 | $31.66 | $13.97 | $45.63 +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $16.93 | $1.93 | $18.86 -24% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $21.25 | $2.15 | $23.40 -6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $20.66 | $7.47 | $28.13 +13% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 -44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $26.00 | $8.78 | $34.78 Above median +33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $41.23 | $17.66 | $58.89 +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $31.86 | $15.83 | $47.69 +61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOR ALL HOURS WORKED, 6% UNDER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. B: PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE | $55.43 | $38.44 | $93.87 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $20.21 | $3.22 | $23.43 +2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.84 | $0.00 | $13.84 Above median -38% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $9.50 | $0.00 | $9.50 -57% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $16.38 | $1.00 | $17.38 Above median -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $14.94 | $0.00 | $14.94 Above median -33% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.57 | $0.00 | $13.57 -39% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.48 | $0.00 | $14.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $19.34 | $0.00 | $19.34 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $26.00 | $8.78 | $34.78 Above median +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $18.36 | $0.00 | $18.36 Bottom 10% -28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $46.10 | $15.83 | $61.93 +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $13.22 | $0.00 | $13.22 -45% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $46.79 | $14.89 | $61.68 Above median +112% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $42.17 | $26.63 | $68.80 +132% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $13.54 | $0.00 | $13.54 Bottom 10% -42% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $23.50 | $0.00 | $23.50 +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 -46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Salt Lake, UT — Building 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 building construction in Salt Lake, 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.