Building Construction — Grays Harbor, Washington
WD WA20260027-16955-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR in Grays Harbor, Washington (construction type: building) is $75.37/hr base + $18.82/hr fringe = $94.19/hr total package (WD WA20260027-16955-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $75.37 | $18.82 | $94.19 Top 10% +294% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BELLINGHAM, MT. VERNON, EVERETT, SEATTLE, KENT, TACOMA, OLYMPIA, CENTRALIA, ABERDEEN, SHELTON, PT. TOWNSEND, PT. ANGELES, AND BREMERTON ZONE 1 - PROJE | $51.52 | $16.99 | $68.51 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $55.34 | $20.05 | $75.39 Top 10% +69% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $63.98 | $19.13 | $83.11 Top 10% +136% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $54.16 | $21.27 | $75.43 Top 10% +118% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $65.14 | $26.56 | $91.70 Top 10% +98% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $61.14 | $23.76 | $84.90 Top 10% +156% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $55.39 | $22.38 | $77.77 Above median +112% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| NOT INCLUDING 8 YARDS; DOZER D-10 | $60.67 | $27.57 | $88.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $27.94 | $0.00 | $27.94 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $30.40 | $0.00 | $30.40 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $41.24 | $14.70 | $55.94 Above median +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $29.90 | $0.00 | $29.90 +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $17.80 | $4.18 | $21.98 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $60.72 | $34.15 | $94.87 Top 10% +150% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1A LOADERS-OVERHEAD, 8 YARDS AND OVER; EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, BACKHOES: OVER 50 METRIC TONS TO 90 METRIC TONS | $61.56 | $27.57 | $89.13 +134% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1AA EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, BACKHOES: OVER 90 METRIC TONS | $62.47 | $27.57 | $90.04 +137% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, BACKHOE: 15 TO 30 METRIC TONS; LOADERS-OVERHEAD UNDER 6 YARDS; MECHANIC | $59.88 | $27.57 | $87.45 +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 DOZERS-D-9 AND UNDER; ROLLER-PLANT MIX; EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE, BACKHOE: UNDER 15 METRIC TONS; FORKLIFT: 3000 LBS AND OV | $59.23 | $27.57 | $86.80 +128% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 ROLLER-OTHER THAN PLANT MIX; FORKLIFT: UNDER 3000 LBS WITH ATTACHMENTS | $55.43 | $27.57 | $83.00 +118% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1AAA Cranes-over 300 tons, or 300 ft of boom | $63.35 | $27.57 | $90.92 +139% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| RESPECTIVE CITY HALL ZONE 2 - MORE THAN 25 BUT LESS THAN 45 RADIUS MILES FROM THE RESPECTIVE CITY HALL ZONE 3 - MORE THAN 45 RADIUS MILES FROM THE RES | $50.38 | $16.96 | $67.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $47.98 | $16.47 | $64.45 Above median +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $69.86 | $33.39 | $103.25 Top 10% +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER, EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION.$ 24.83 0.00 PLUMBER | $35.00 | $0.00 | $35.00 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SOFT FLOOR LAYER | $42.01 | $20.20 | $62.21 +162% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $44.13 | $26.40 | $70.53 Above median +86% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $40.98 | $18.17 | $59.15 Top 10% +98% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $49.70 | $18.62 | $68.32 Top 10% +128% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $23.50 | $6.87 | $30.37 Above median -1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| VERNON, EVERETT, SEATTLE, KENT, TACOMA, OLYMPIA, CENTRALIA, ABERDEEN, SHELTON, PT. TOWNSEND, PT. ANGELES, AND BREMERTON ZONE 1 - PROJECTS WITHIN 25 RA | $52.31 | $17.01 | $69.32 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Grays Harbor, WA — 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.
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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 Grays Harbor, 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.