Heavy Construction — Adams, Washington
WD WA20260043-16965-hvy · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Adams, Washington (construction type: heavy) is $44.21/hr base + $17.28/hr fringe = $61.49/hr total package (WD WA20260043-16965-hvy, Rev. 2).
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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 | $44.21 | $17.28 | $61.49 Above median +75% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.21 | $0.00 | $17.21 -50% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $49.55 | $19.09 | $68.64 Above median +48% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $43.40 | $32.77 | $76.17 Above median +49% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, MASON TENDER BRICK | $38.05 | $16.75 | $54.80 Above median +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: A-2: GROUP 1 FLAGGER | $37.03 | $16.90 | $53.93 +96% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: A-2: GROUP 10 GRADE CHECKER | $43.21 | $16.90 | $60.11 +118% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: A-2: GROUP 2 COMMON OR GENERAL LABORER | $40.13 | $16.90 | $57.03 +107% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: A-2: GROUP 3 CEMENT/CONCRETE; PIPELAYER; CHIPPING GUNS | $40.46 | $16.90 | $57.36 +108% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $14.67 | $0.00 | $14.67 Above median -47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMEN | $60.54 | $24.88 | $85.42 Bottom 10% +41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $61.62 | $20.43 | $82.05 Above median +124% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $28.15 | $8.20 | $36.35 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $36.26 | $17.01 | $53.27 Above median +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $25.98 | $3.98 | $29.96 -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 FORK LIFT | $41.56 | $23.40 | $64.96 Top 10% +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 BULLDOZER | $42.31 | $23.40 | $65.71 Top 10% +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 LOADERS; OILER | $42.51 | $23.40 | $65.91 +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5 BACKHOE; TRACKHOE/EXCAVATOR; CRANES; BOOM TRUCK | $42.71 | $23.40 | $66.11 +74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6 ASPHALT ROLLER; BACKHOE; TRACKHOE/EXCAVATOR; CRANES, BULLDOZER, 834 R/T & SIMILAR; LOADER OPERATOR; MECHANIC | $43.05 | $23.40 | $66.45 +75% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 7 BACKHOE; TRACKHOE/EXCAVATOR; CRANES; LOADERS; GRADER/BLADE | $43.39 | $23.40 | $66.79 +75% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 8 CRANES; LOADERS | $45.36 | $23.40 | $68.76 +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: 10 YARD TRUCK | $24.61 | $8.34 | $32.95 Top 10% +7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $19.67 | $0.00 | $19.67 Above median -36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $24.36 | $8.30 | $32.66 Above median +7% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Adams, WA — Heavy 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.
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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 heavy construction in Adams, Washington.
- 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.