Building Construction — Yakima, Washington
WD WA20260119-16995-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for 120TH MERIDIAN) in Yakima, Washington (construction type: building) is $60.67/hr base + $27.57/hr fringe = $88.24/hr total package (WD WA20260119-16995-bld, Rev. 1).
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WD Number: WA20260119-16995-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: Washington (WA)
County: Yakima
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 42
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120TH MERIDIAN) | $60.67 | $27.57 | $88.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $39.57 | $20.50 | $60.07 Above median +34% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $44.21 | $17.28 | $61.49 Above median +75% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $28.26 | $9.29 | $37.55 Above median +9% 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 |
| 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: COMMON OR GENERAL | $27.94 | $7.89 | $35.83 Above median +30% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW CHAIN | $35.03 | $10.86 | $45.89 Bottom 10% +67% 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 | $48.14 | $15.60 | $63.74 Top 10% +132% 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 | $26.66 | $9.76 | $36.42 Above median +32% 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 | $37.76 | $7.02 | $44.78 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BLADE FINISH | $59.88 | $27.57 | $87.45 | $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: D9 & UNDER | $59.23 | $27.57 | $86.80 | $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 | $53.35 | $17.57 | $70.92 Top 10% | $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 | $60.67 | $27.57 | $88.24 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER: OVERHEAD UNDER 6 YARDS | $59.88 | $27.57 | $87.45 | $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 | $60.67 | $27.57 | $88.24 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $42.04 | $12.79 | $54.83 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 | $65.20 | $34.91 | $100.11 Top 10% +163% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $47.74 | $28.52 | $76.26 Above median +101% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER, EXCLUDES METAL ROOFS | $48.01 | $16.44 | $64.45 Top 10% +122% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SCAFFOLD BUILDER | $44.06 | $15.60 | $59.66 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEETMETAL WORKER | $50.00 | $28.41 | $78.41 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $25.80 | $8.32 | $34.12 -10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $27.26 | $11.99 | $39.25 +31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $36.35 | $14.57 | $50.92 Above median +70% 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 | $53.84 | $27.52 | $81.36 Top 10% +165% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Yakima, 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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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 Yakima, 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.