Building Construction — Wahkiakum, Washington
WD WA20260040-14533-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for AND ALL JOBS OR PROJECTS LOCATED IN YAMHILL COUNTY, WASHINGTON COUNTY AND COLUMBIA COUNTY AND ALL JOBS OR PORJECTS LOCATED IN CLARK & COWLITZ COUNTY in Wahkiakum, Washington (construction type: building) is $51.31/hr base + $17.15/hr fringe = $68.46/hr total package (WD WA20260040-14533-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AND ALL JOBS OR PROJECTS LOCATED IN YAMHILL COUNTY, WASHINGTON COUNTY AND COLUMBIA COUNTY AND ALL JOBS OR PORJECTS LOCATED IN CLARK & COWLITZ COUNTY | $51.31 | $17.15 | $68.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AND ALL JOBS OR PROJECTS LOCATED IN YAMHILL COUNTY, WASHINGTON COUNTY AND COLUMBIA COUNTY AND ALL JOBS OR PORJECTS LOCATED IN CLARK & COWLITZ COUNTY | $52.55 | $17.15 | $69.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AND ALL JOBS OR PROJECTS LOCATED IN YAMHILL COUNTY, WASHINGTON COUNTY AND COLUMBIA COUNTY AND ALL JOBS OR PORJECTS LOCATED IN CLARK & COWLITZ COUNTY | $55.88 | $17.15 | $73.03 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $62.02 | $22.36 | $84.38 Above median +253% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $49.60 | $25.18 | $74.78 Top 10% +67% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $54.69 | $16.81 | $71.50 Top 10% +103% 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 | $54.49 | $16.81 | $71.30 Top 10% +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $63.50 | $29.73 | $93.23 Top 10% +101% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 3 COMMON OR GENERAL LABORER, MASON TENDER BRICK | $44.06 | $15.60 | $59.66 +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 4 MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE | $45.54 | $15.60 | $61.14 +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GROUP 6 GRADE CHECKER; PIPELAYER | $46.08 | $15.60 | $61.68 +124% vs market | $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: SPRAY | $17.80 | $4.18 | $21.98 -22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS | $40.85 | $16.68 | $57.53 Above median +105% 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 |
| PLUMBER | $35.00 | $0.00 | $35.00 -8% vs market | $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 |
| SOFT FLOOR LAYER | $41.77 | $21.18 | $62.95 +165% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $43.93 | $21.81 | $65.74 Top 10% +120% 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 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Wahkiakum, 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.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Wahkiakum, 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.