Highway Construction — Laramie, Wyoming
WD WY20260042-17254-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Laramie, Wyoming (construction type: highway) is $34.26/hr base + $13.81/hr fringe = $48.07/hr total package (WD WY20260042-17254-hwy, Rev. 1).
Scroll down for all 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $34.26 | $13.81 | $48.07 +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER | $29.75 | $14.21 | $43.96 Top 10% +64% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $58.83 | $21.89 | $80.72 Top 10% +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $53.39 | $17.73 | $71.12 Top 10% +133% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GROUNDMAN | $37.59 | $16.42 | $54.01 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HYDRO-TYPE CRANE; MIXER OPERATOR, CONCRETE; MOTOR PATROL OPERATOR; MULCHING MACHINE OPERATOR; OILER; PAVEMENT BREAKER, HYDRO-TAMPER & SIMILAR; ROLLER | $31.81 | $12.32 | $44.13 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $36.94 | $9.30 | $46.24 +117% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 ERECTOR & INSTALLER; FLAG PERSONS; FORM STRIPPER; GENERAL LABORER; HEATER TENDER; MATERIAL CHECKER; PICK-UP TRUCK DRIVER; PILOT CAR | $22.55 | $3.75 | $26.30 Top 10% +19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 ASPHALT RAKER AND TAMPER; BIN WALL INSTALLER; CHAIN SAW OPERATOR; CONCRETE SAW; FORM SETTER; HAND OPERATED VIBRATORY ROLLER; HIGH SC | $24.15 | $5.72 | $29.87 Top 10% +35% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 1 SKID STEER; AIR COMPRESSOR; BACKHOES & EXCAVATORS; BATCH BIN WEIGHMAN, SCISSORMAN OR HOPPER; BROOM OPERATOR; CHIP S | $28.46 | $10.70 | $39.16 Top 10% +28% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: GROUP 3 DRAGLINES, CRANES, PILEDRIVERS & TRUCK MOUNTED CRANES; FRONT END LOADERS; HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC; WELDER; HOIST OPERAT | $31.81 | $12.32 | $44.13 Top 10% +44% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1 ""A"" FRAME TRUCK DRIVER; CORING MACHINE; DUMP TRUCK DRIVER; FLAT RACK MATERIAL TRUCK DRIVER; FUEL SERVICE TRUCK DRIVER; GANG T | $25.89 | $10.61 | $36.50 Top 10% +26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2 DUMP TRUCK DRIVER; FLAT RACK MATERIAL TRUCK DRIVER; LOW BOY & TANDEM AXLE FLOAT DRIVER; MULTIPLE AXLE TYPE TRUCK; WINCH TRAILER | $25.89 | $10.61 | $36.50 Top 10% +26% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Laramie, WY — Highway 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 highway construction in Laramie, Wyoming.
- 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.