Highway Construction — Washington, Utah
WD UT20260110-17762-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Washington, Utah (construction type: highway) is $32.17/hr base + $17.50/hr fringe = $49.67/hr total package (WD UT20260110-17762-hwy, 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 | $32.17 | $17.50 | $49.67 +100% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $20.41 | $2.41 | $22.82 -15% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $26.72 | $2.30 | $29.02 -2% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $17.11 | $2.53 | $19.64 | $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 | $23.83 | $5.92 | $29.75 Above median +34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $18.83 | $2.53 | $21.36 Above median -4% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $13.02 | $2.64 | $15.66 Above median -29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $17.23 | $2.79 | $20.02 Above median -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $24.55 | $9.53 | $34.08 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $23.97 | $10.06 | $34.03 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $15.12 | $6.95 | $22.07 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 | $28.20 | $15.88 | $44.08 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.97 | $11.45 | $37.42 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $20.83 | $0.00 | $20.83 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVEMENT MARKING GRINDER | $27.95 | $7.05 | $35.00 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $23.04 | $8.23 | $31.27 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $20.69 | $8.04 | $28.73 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $21.21 | $7.90 | $29.11 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $31.99 | $17.64 | $49.63 Above median +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $13.25 | $1.75 | $15.00 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 | $24.02 | $12.68 | $36.70 Top 10% +28% 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 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Washington, 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 Washington, 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.