Heavy Construction — Stevens, Washington
WD WA20260131-16978-hvy · Revision 2 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Stevens, Washington (construction type: heavy) is $39.31/hr base + $3.42/hr fringe = $42.73/hr total package (WD WA20260131-16978-hvy, Rev. 2).
Scroll down for all 35 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: WA20260131-16978-hvy
Revision: 2
Construction Type: heavy
State: Washington (WA)
County: Stevens
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 35
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 | $39.31 | $3.42 | $42.73 +21% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $40.89 | $18.64 | $59.53 Above median +72% 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: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $36.96 | $8.56 | $45.52 Above median +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $37.01 | $0.00 | $37.01 Top 10% +34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW CHAIN | $36.24 | $10.89 | $47.13 Above median +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FENCE ERECTOR | $30.21 | $0.00 | $30.21 Above median +10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: HOD CARRIER | $35.06 | $10.94 | $46.00 Bottom 10% +67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $27.51 | $2.96 | $30.47 Above median +11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: NOZZLE PERSON | $52.31 | $17.01 | $69.32 Top 10% +152% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $37.55 | $0.00 | $37.55 Above median +36% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINE PERSON | $64.17 | $24.54 | $88.71 Top 10% +47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $33.72 | $13.15 | $46.87 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $31.97 | $15.15 | $47.12 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $45.93 | $19.20 | $65.13 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $33.61 | $13.62 | $47.23 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $34.97 | $15.31 | $50.28 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 |
| PILEDRIVER PERSON | $36.50 | $10.16 | $46.66 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Group 1Power Equipment Operators Classifications Group 1: Roller Group 3: Dozer-Up to D-5 or Equivalent Group 4: Loader-Over | $41.17 | $23.40 | $64.57 +70% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Group 2Power Equipment Operators Classifications Group 1: Roller Group 3: Dozer-Up to D-5 or Equivalent Group 4: Loader-Over | $41.56 | $23.40 | $64.96 +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Group 3Power Equipment Operators Classifications Group 1: Roller Group 3: Dozer-Up to D-5 or Equivalent Group 4: Loader-Over | $42.31 | $23.40 | $65.71 +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Group 4Power Equipment Operators Classifications Group 1: Roller Group 3: Dozer-Up to D-5 or Equivalent Group 4: Loader-Over | $42.51 | $23.40 | $65.91 +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Group 5Power Equipment Operators Classifications Group 1: Roller Group 3: Dozer-Up to D-5 or Equivalent Group 4: Loader-Over | $42.71 | $23.40 | $66.11 +74% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Group 6Power Equipment Operators Classifications Group 1: Roller Group 3: Dozer-Up to D-5 or Equivalent Group 4: Loader-Over | $43.05 | $23.40 | $66.45 +75% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Group 8Power Equipment Operators Classifications Group 1: Roller Group 3: Dozer-Up to D-5 or Equivalent Group 4: Loader-Over | $45.36 | $23.40 | $68.76 +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: Group 9Power Equipment Operators Classifications Group 1: Roller Group 3: Dozer-Up to D-5 or Equivalent Group 4: Loader-Over | $46.34 | $23.40 | $69.74 +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $34.03 | $16.90 | $50.93 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $30.61 | $10.89 | $41.50 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TREE TRIMMER | $42.57 | $17.97 | $60.54 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TREE TRIMMER: GROUND PERSON | $22.60 | $16.37 | $38.97 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: ASPHALT MIX | $55.43 | $27.52 | $82.95 Top 10% +171% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $31.24 | $18.60 | $49.84 Top 10% +63% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $31.62 | $16.84 | $48.46 Top 10% +58% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Stevens, 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.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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Direct labor subtotal
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Loaded cost (with burden)
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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 Stevens, 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.