Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages in Washington
Select a county to view wage determinations for building, heavy, highway, and residential construction projects in Washington (WA).
Washington has 39 counties with active Davis-Bacon wage determinations (402 total WDs) across four construction types — building, heavy, highway, and residential. Federal construction contracts of $2,000 or more in Washington must pay no less than the DOL-published prevailing wage and fringe benefits for the project's county and construction type.
Washington State Prevailing Wage Law
Washington's Prevailing Wage Act (RCW Chapter 39.12) applies to all public-works construction regardless of dollar amount. L&I publishes per-county rates by craft three times a year. Intent and Affidavit forms must be filed by every contractor and subcontractor before starting and after finishing work.
Verify before relying on this: state prevailing-wage laws change. The summary above is a general reference compiled from publicly available state-law materials and is not legal advice. Confirm the current status with the cited state agency or a qualified attorney before bidding or paying workers under it.