Building Construction — Whatcom, Washington
WD WA20260118-16964-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for BRICKLAYER in Whatcom, Washington (construction type: building) is $55.34/hr base + $20.05/hr fringe = $75.39/hr total package (WD WA20260118-16964-bld, Rev. 1).
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WD Number: WA20260118-16964-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: Washington (WA)
County: Whatcom
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 46
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $55.01 | $29.20 | $84.21 Top 10% +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $75.37 | $18.82 | $94.19 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $57.94 | $34.52 | $92.46 Top 10% +81% 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: ASBESTOS ABATEMENT | $34.42 | $10.70 | $45.12 Above median +64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $41.20 | $3.03 | $44.23 Above median +61% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $40.32 | $0.00 | $40.32 Top 10% +47% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW CHAIN | $51.52 | $16.99 | $68.51 Top 10% +149% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FIRE WATCH | $40.56 | $15.60 | $56.16 Top 10% +104% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FORM STRIPPING | $50.38 | $16.96 | $67.34 Top 10% +145% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER | $45.01 | $18.51 | $63.52 Top 10% +131% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: HOD CARRIER | $33.50 | $11.08 | $44.58 Bottom 10% +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: JACKHAMMER | $51.52 | $16.99 | $68.51 Top 10% +149% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $50.38 | $16.96 | $67.34 Top 10% +145% 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 | $32.17 | $11.49 | $43.66 Top 10% +59% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $53.76 | $0.00 | $53.76 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BLADE FINISH | $60.69 | $27.57 | $88.26 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $40.53 | $9.56 | $50.09 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $60.02 | $27.57 | $87.59 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE PUMP | $52.92 | $22.63 | $75.55 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $63.29 | $27.57 | $90.86 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $60.69 | $27.57 | $88.26 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE (100 TONS THROUGH 199 TONS, OR 150' OF BOOM) | $62.39 | $27.57 | $89.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE (45 TONS THROUGH 99 TONS, UNDER 150' OF BOOM) | $61.47 | $27.57 | $89.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $56.42 | $21.15 | $77.57 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $61.47 | $27.57 | $89.04 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $60.69 | $27.57 | $88.26 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $61.47 | $27.57 | $89.04 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $40.77 | $15.91 | $56.68 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $36.39 | $16.62 | $53.01 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $61.47 | $27.57 | $89.04 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $55.10 | $3.71 | $58.81 Top 10% | $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 |
| PIPEFITTER | $60.72 | $34.15 | $94.87 Top 10% +150% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $60.72 | $34.15 | $94.87 Top 10% +150% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $27.00 | $0.00 | $27.00 -7% 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 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $51.65 | $27.57 | $79.22 Above median +108% 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: CONCRETE TRUCK | $55.43 | $27.52 | $82.95 Top 10% +171% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $31.81 | $16.53 | $48.34 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 Whatcom, 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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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 building construction in Whatcom, 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.