Residential Construction — King, Washington
WD WA20260091-16962-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICK POINTER/CAULKER/CLEANER in King, Washington (construction type: residential) is $55.34/hr base + $20.05/hr fringe = $75.39/hr total package (WD WA20260091-16962-res, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 28 trade classifications covered by this determination.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICK POINTER/CAULKER/CLEANER | $55.34 | $20.05 | $75.39 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 | $24.57 | $4.86 | $29.43 -16% 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 |
| DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD INSTALLER | $24.59 | $0.00 | $24.59 Above median -27% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $35.14 | $11.18 | $46.32 +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELEVATOR MECHANIC. FOOTNOTE: A. PAID VACATION: EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF REGULAR HOURLY RATE AS VACATION PAY CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEES WITH MORE THAN 5 YE | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 Above median +66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOOTNOTE A - ANYONE WORKING ON A HAZMAT JOB, WHERE HAZMAT CERFIFICATION IS REQUIRED, SHALL BE COMPENSATED AS A PREMIUM, IN ADDITION TO THE CLASSIFICAT | $37.56 | $20.93 | $58.49 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOOTNOTE A - ANYONE WORKING ON A HAZMAT JOB, WHERE HAZMAT CERFIFICATION IS REQUIRED, SHALL BE COMPENSATED AS A PREMIUM, IN ADDITION TO THE CLASSIFICAT | $37.22 | $20.93 | $58.15 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOOTNOTE A - ANYONE WORKING ON A HAZMAT JOB, WHERE HAZMAT CERFIFICATION IS REQUIRED, SHALL BE COMPENSATED AS A PREMIUM, IN ADDITION TO THE CLASSIFICAT | $37.02 | $20.93 | $57.95 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOOTNOTE A - ANYONE WORKING ON A HAZMAT JOB, WHERE HAZMAT CERFIFICATION IS REQUIRED, SHALL BE COMPENSATED AS A PREMIUM, IN ADDITION TO THE CLASSIFICAT | $36.91 | $20.93 | $57.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FOOTNOTE A - ANYONE WORKING ON A HAZMAT JOB, WHERE HAZMAT CERFIFICATION IS REQUIRED, SHALL BE COMPENSATED AS A PREMIUM, IN ADDITION TO THE CLASSIFICAT | $36.58 | $20.93 | $57.51 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $40.28 | $16.06 | $56.34 +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $18.41 | $3.20 | $21.61 Above median -21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $50.38 | $16.96 | $67.34 Top 10% +145% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $38.05 | $16.75 | $54.80 Top 10% +99% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $32.74 | $15.15 | $47.89 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $17.53 | $0.00 | $17.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $29.63 | $0.00 | $29.63 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE PUMP | $33.57 | $15.15 | $48.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $53.59 | $23.65 | $77.24 Top 10% +175% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY | $20.82 | $7.44 | $28.26 Above median +0% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $32.25 | $7.97 | $40.22 +6% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $23.12 | $2.90 | $26.02 -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $52.40 | $32.72 | $85.12 Top 10% +90% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $29.67 | $13.78 | $43.45 -3% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $46.18 | $26.40 | $72.58 Above median +91% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 8 TRUCKS, SIDE, END, BOTTOM AND ARTICULATED END DUMP FOOTNOTE A - ANYONE WORKING ON A HAZMAT JOB, WHERE HAZMAT CERFIFICATION IS RE | $37.88 | $20.93 | $58.81 Top 10% +92% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the King, WA — Residential 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.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in King, 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.