Building Construction — Kittitas, Washington
WD WA20260030-16973-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BELLINGHAM, MT. VERNON, EVERETT, SEATTLE, KENT, TACOMA, OLYMPIA, CENTRALIA, ABERDEEN, SHELTON, PT. TOWNSEND, PT. ANGELES, AND BREMERTON ZONE 1 - PROJE in Kittitas, Washington (construction type: building) is $39.26/hr base + $16.68/hr fringe = $55.94/hr total package (WD WA20260030-16973-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BELLINGHAM, MT. VERNON, EVERETT, SEATTLE, KENT, TACOMA, OLYMPIA, CENTRALIA, ABERDEEN, SHELTON, PT. TOWNSEND, PT. ANGELES, AND BREMERTON ZONE 1 - PROJE | $39.26 | $16.68 | $55.94 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $33.95 | $19.33 | $53.28 +19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $60.00 | $27.78 | $87.78 Top 10% +89% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| METAL BUILDING ERECTOR | $11.30 | $3.58 | $14.88 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OFFICE ZONE 2: 45 RADIUS MILES FROM THE MAIN POST OFFICE | $40.89 | $18.64 | $59.53 | $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 |
| PAINTER | $33.95 | $15.65 | $49.60 Above median +76% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $25.17 | $4.41 | $29.58 +5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: ROLLER | $22.06 | $2.72 | $24.78 Top 10% -12% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPE INSULATOR/WRAPPER | $24.21 | $4.07 | $28.28 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER (KITTITAS COUNTY) | $75.21 | $33.88 | $109.09 +187% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER (KITTITAS) | $65.20 | $34.91 | $100.11 +163% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $35.00 | $0.00 | $35.00 -8% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| RESPECTIVE CITY HALL ZONE 3 - MORE THAN 45 RADIUS MILES FROM THE RESPECTIVE CITY HALL | $38.40 | $16.66 | $55.06 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| RESPECTIVE CITY HALL ZONE 3 - MORE THAN 45 RADIUS MILES FROM THE RESPECTIVE CITY HALL | $39.89 | $16.70 | $56.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $35.64 | $14.89 | $50.53 Above median +74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $50.00 | $28.41 | $78.41 Above median +75% 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 SETTER | $29.86 | $13.95 | $43.81 Above median +46% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $23.50 | $6.87 | $30.37 Above median -1% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Kittitas, 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.
| 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.
Other Construction Types in Kittitas
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Kittitas, 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.