Building Construction — Washington, Wisconsin
WD WI20260001-17070-bld · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for ASBESTOS LABORER in Washington, Wisconsin (construction type: building) is $40.48/hr base + $23.92/hr fringe = $64.40/hr total package (WD WI20260001-17070-bld, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 44 trade classifications covered by this determination.
WD Number: WI20260001-17070-bld
Revision: 1
Construction Type: building
State: Wisconsin (WI)
County: Washington
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 44
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS LABORER | $40.48 | $23.92 | $64.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER | $45.88 | $38.15 | $84.03 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT AND FROST INSULATOR | $25.36 | $8.37 | $33.73 Above median +28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $46.52 | $34.63 | $81.15 Above median +73% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $45.72 | $27.42 | $73.14 Top 10% +93% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER & SOFT FLOOR LAYER | $45.46 | $31.52 | $76.98 Top 10% +165% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $43.27 | $25.69 | $68.96 Top 10% +126% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $61.96 | $38.44 | $100.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $50.86 | $28.26 | $79.12 Above median +119% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $49.79 | $25.15 | $74.94 Above median +156% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER | $43.59 | $28.55 | $72.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER | $48.74 | $28.55 | $77.29 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER | $52.72 | $28.55 | $81.27 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER | $54.21 | $28.55 | $82.76 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER | $54.71 | $28.55 | $83.26 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HAZARDOUS WASTE PREMIUMS: EPA LEVEL ""A"" PROTECTION: $3.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""B"" PROTECTION: $2.00 PER HOUR EPA LEVEL ""C"" PROTECTION: $1.00 PER | $55.21 | $28.55 | $83.76 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY | $47.52 | $33.67 | $81.19 Top 10% +84% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: AIR & ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT, MORTAR MIXER, SCAFFOLD BUILDER, ERECTOR, AND SWING STAGE | $40.62 | $23.92 | $64.54 +158% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: BARCO TAMPER | $41.97 | $23.92 | $65.89 +164% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CAISSON WORK | $41.28 | $23.92 | $65.20 +161% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CAISSON WORKER - TOPMAN | $40.86 | $23.92 | $64.78 +159% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST | $41.09 | $23.92 | $65.01 +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: GENERAL LABORER | $40.48 | $23.92 | $64.40 Top 10% +158% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: JACKHAMMER OPERATOR, GUNNITE MACHINE MAN | $40.77 | $23.92 | $64.69 +159% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: NOZZLEMAN | $41.13 | $23.92 | $65.05 +160% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: CONCRETE WORKER | $16.34 | $3.59 | $19.93 Top 10% -20% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $8.73 | $8.40 | $17.13 Top 10% -31% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MARBLE MASON | $45.72 | $27.42 | $73.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $44.03 | $32.94 | $76.97 Above median +109% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH, ROLLER | $42.44 | $24.87 | $67.31 Top 10% +180% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: DRYWALL TAPER/FINISHER | $42.79 | $24.87 | $67.66 +181% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY & SANDBLAST | $43.19 | $24.87 | $68.06 Top 10% +183% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $44.39 | $34.79 | $79.18 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $58.92 | $31.34 | $90.26 Top 10% +139% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLASTERER | $39.89 | $28.04 | $67.93 Above median +168% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $60.05 | $27.90 | $87.95 Top 10% +133% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $18.01 | $3.28 | $21.29 -11% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $58.03 | $29.98 | $88.01 Top 10% +141% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS | $37.13 | $21.58 | $58.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $52.40 | $34.31 | $86.71 Above median +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TERRAZZO WORKER | $42.24 | $26.78 | $69.02 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE & MARBLE FINISHER | $13.89 | $7.43 | $21.32 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE LAYER | $41.27 | $26.78 | $68.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER | $39.72 | $28.70 | $68.42 Top 10% +148% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Washington, WI — 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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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 building construction in Washington, Wisconsin.
- 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.