LABORER CLASSIFICATIONS — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for LABORER CLASSIFICATIONSs across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 4 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for LABORER CLASSIFICATIONS is $59.80/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $56.24 and $63.35/hr. The highest state average is California at $59.80/hr; the lowest is California at $59.80/hr.

Bottom 10%
$56.24
Median
$59.80
Average
$59.80
Top 10%
$63.35

Range: $56.24 – $63.35/hr across 1 state. Total package = base hourly rate + fringe benefits.

Davis-Bacon vs. Market Median

Comparison of the Davis-Bacon national median total package against the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) median for the comparable BLS occupation 47-2061Construction Laborers.

Davis-Bacon median
$59.80/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$22.47/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
+166.1%
D-B rate exceeds market median

Davis-Bacon rates include required fringe benefits; OEWS reflects mean/median wages from the BLS establishment survey across all industries. Direct comparison is approximate — D-B rates target the construction-industry union/competitive-wage benchmark, while OEWS spans every industry that employs the occupation.

Average Rates by State

California CA
Avg base: $32.50/hr
Avg total: $59.80/hr
4 rates

All Rates

4 county-level rates for LABORER CLASSIFICATIONS, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Tulare CA heavy $28.94 $27.30 $56.24 WD →
Tulare CA heavy $36.05 $27.30 $63.35 WD →
Tulare CA highway $28.94 $27.30 $56.24 WD →
Tulare CA highway $36.05 $27.30 $63.35 WD →
Top-paying counties for LABORER CLASSIFICATIONS →