Highway Construction — Natrona, Wyoming
WD WY20260043-17255-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Natrona, Wyoming (construction type: highway) is $27.07/hr base + $2.37/hr fringe = $29.44/hr total package (WD WY20260043-17255-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 | $27.07 | $2.37 | $29.44 +10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER | $28.00 | $7.46 | $35.46 +32% 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 | $48.86 | $18.79 | $67.65 Bottom 10% +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GROUNDMAN | $34.68 | $16.91 | $51.59 Bottom 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 | $28.60 | $7.44 | $36.04 Bottom 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $35.24 | $28.33 | $63.57 +198% 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 | $20.99 | $4.08 | $25.07 Top 10% +14% 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 | $22.25 | $5.56 | $27.81 Top 10% +26% 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 | $31.05 | $11.25 | $42.30 Top 10% +38% 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 | $30.00 | $8.56 | $38.56 Bottom 10% +26% 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 | $26.48 | $5.60 | $32.08 Top 10% +11% 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 | $28.14 | $7.20 | $35.34 Top 10% +22% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Natrona, 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.
Other Construction Types in Natrona
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for highway construction in Natrona, 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.