Highway Construction — Niobrara, Wyoming
WD WY20260044-17256-hwy · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Niobrara, Wyoming (construction type: highway) is $29.40/hr base + $5.25/hr fringe = $34.65/hr total package (WD WY20260044-17256-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 | $29.40 | $5.25 | $34.65 +29% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER | $30.12 | $7.39 | $37.51 Top 10% +40% 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 | $48.91 | $20.61 | $69.52 Top 10% +127% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GROUNDMAN | $34.72 | $17.64 | $52.36 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 | $28.56 | $8.01 | $36.57 Top 10% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $46.00 | $0.00 | $46.00 +116% 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 | $21.68 | $0.00 | $21.68 Top 10% -2% 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 | $22.90 | $4.08 | $26.98 Top 10% +22% 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 | $24.50 | $6.52 | $31.02 Top 10% +2% 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 | $32.72 | $8.10 | $40.82 Top 10% +34% 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 | $26.01 | $3.69 | $29.70 Top 10% +2% 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 | $28.37 | $5.93 | $34.30 Top 10% +18% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Niobrara, 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 Niobrara, 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.