Heavy Construction — Cowlitz, Washington
WD WA20260080-14529-hvy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for $1.00 TO ZONE 1 RATES ZONE 3 - ADD $1.30 TO ZONE 1 RATES BASEPOINTS: KENT, EVERETT, MT. VERNON, BELLINGHAM, PORT ANGELES, PORT TOWNSEND, ABERDEEN, SHE in Cowlitz, Washington (construction type: heavy) is $36.93/hr base + $17.40/hr fringe = $54.33/hr total package (WD WA20260080-14529-hvy, Rev. 1).
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WD Number: WA20260080-14529-hvy
Revision: 1
Construction Type: heavy
State: Washington (WA)
County: Cowlitz
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 33
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.00 TO ZONE 1 RATES ZONE 3 - ADD $1.30 TO ZONE 1 RATES BASEPOINTS: KENT, EVERETT, MT. VERNON, BELLINGHAM, PORT ANGELES, PORT TOWNSEND, ABERDEEN, SHE | $36.93 | $17.40 | $54.33 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| $1.30 TO ZONE 1 RATES BASEPOINTS: TACOMA, OLYMPIA, AND CENTRALIA | $64.11 | $27.32 | $91.43 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 1 RATES ZONE 3 - ADD $1.30 TO ZONE 1 RATES BASEPOINTS: KENT, EVERETT, MT. VERNON, BELLINGHAM, PORT ANGELES, PORT TOWNSEND, ABERDEEN, SHELTON, BREMERTO | $38.39 | $17.40 | $55.79 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AND CENTRALIA | $62.32 | $27.32 | $89.64 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AND CENTRALIA | $59.96 | $27.32 | $87.28 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: ASSISTANT ENGINEER ZONE A | $53.31 | $16.70 | $70.01 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: ASSISTANT ENGINEER ZONE B | $56.31 | $16.70 | $73.01 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: ASSISTANT ENGINEER ZONE C | $59.31 | $16.70 | $76.01 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: ASSISTANT MATE ZONE A | $47.95 | $16.70 | $64.65 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: ASSISTANT MATE ZONE B | $50.95 | $16.70 | $67.65 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: LEVERMAN, DIPPER, FLOATING CLAMSHELL ZONE C | $62.47 | $16.70 | $79.17 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: LEVERMAN, DIPPER, FLOATING CLAMSHELL ZONE DREDGING: ASSISTANT MATE ZONE C | $53.95 | $16.70 | $70.65 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: LEVERMAN, DIPPER, FLOATING CLAMSHELL ZONE DREDGING: LEVERMAN, DIPPER, FLOATING CLAMSHELL ZONE A | $56.47 | $16.70 | $73.17 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: LEVERMAN, DIPPER, FLOATING CLAMSHELL ZONE DREDGING: LEVERMAN, DIPPER, FLOATING CLAMSHELL ZONE B | $59.47 | $16.70 | $76.17 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: LEVERMAN, HYDRAULIC ZONE A | $56.47 | $16.70 | $73.17 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: LEVERMAN, HYDRAULIC ZONE B | $59.47 | $16.70 | $76.17 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: LEVERMAN, HYDRAULIC ZONE C | $62.47 | $16.70 | $79.17 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: TENDERMAN ZONE A | $51.82 | $16.70 | $68.52 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: TENDERMAN ZONE B | $54.82 | $16.70 | $71.52 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DREDGING: TENDERMAN ZONE C | $57.82 | $16.70 | $74.52 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HYDRAULIC DREDGES) | $31.56 | $20.65 | $52.21 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HYDRAULIC DREDGES) | $31.29 | $20.65 | $51.94 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HYDRAULIC DREDGES) | $31.01 | $20.65 | $51.66 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HYDRAULIC DREDGES) | $30.85 | $20.65 | $51.50 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HYDRAULIC DREDGES) | $30.69 | $20.65 | $51.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HYDRAULIC DREDGES) | $30.08 | $20.65 | $50.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HYDRAULIC DREDGES) | $29.76 | $20.65 | $50.41 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILES) - ADD $1.00 TO ZONE 1 RATES ZONE 3 - ADD $1.30 TO ZONE 1 RATES BASEPOINTS: KENT, EVERETT, MT. VERNON, BELLINGHAM, PORT ANGELES, PORT TOWNSEND | $37.35 | $17.40 | $54.75 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASSISTANT ENGINEER; MATES & BOATMEN ZONE 1 (0-25 RADIUS MILES - BASE RATE ZONE 2 - ADD $1.00 TO ZONE 1 RATES ZONE 3 - ADD $1 | $60.63 | $27.32 | $87.95 Top 10% +131% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ENGINNER WELDER (LEWIS, PACIFIC, AND THURSTON COUNTIES) ZONE 1 (0-25 RADIUS MILES - BASE RATE ZONE 2 - ADD $1.00 TO ZONE 1 R | $62.32 | $27.32 | $89.64 Top 10% +135% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LEVERMAN, HYDRAULIC (LEWIS, PACIFIC, AND THURSTON COUNTIES) ZONE 1 (0-25 RADIUS MILES - BASE RATE ZONE 2 - ADD $1.00 TO ZONE | $64.11 | $27.32 | $91.43 Top 10% +140% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER; ASSISTANT MATE ZONE 1 (0-25 RADIUS MILES - BASE RATE ZONE 2 - ADD $1.00 TO ZONE 1 RATES ZONE 3 - ADD $1.30 TO ZONE 1 | $59.96 | $27.32 | $87.28 Top 10% +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| RATES BASEPOINTS: KENT, EVERETT, MT. VERNON, BELLINGHAM, PORT ANGELES, PORT TOWNSEND, ABERDEEN, SHELTON, BREMERTON, WENATCHEE, AND YAKIMA.$ 36.93 17.4 | $35.93 | $17.40 | $53.33 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Cowlitz, 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 Cowlitz, 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.