Truck drivers: GROUP 18 — Prevailing Wage Rates

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for Truck drivers: GROUP 18s across all covered states and counties. Rates vary by location and construction type.

Quick Answer

Across 5 Davis-Bacon rate records nationwide, the median total package (base + fringe) for Truck drivers: GROUP 18 is $25.83/hr, with the middle 80% of counties paying between $25.83 and $26.04/hr. The highest state average is California at $25.90/hr; the lowest is California at $25.90/hr.

Bottom 10%
$25.83
Median
$25.83
Average
$25.90
Top 10%
$26.04

Range: $25.83 – $26.18/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 53-3032 — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.

Davis-Bacon median
$25.83/hr
National median total package (base + fringe)
BLS OEWS market median
$27.62/hr
All-industry hourly median, U.S. (2024)
Davis-Bacon premium
-6.5%
D-B rate is below 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: $18.34/hr
Avg total: $25.90/hr
5 rates

All Rates

5 county-level rates for Truck drivers: GROUP 18, ordered by state and county.

County State Type Base $/hr Fringe $/hr Total
Amador CA building $19.14 $7.04 $26.18 WD →
Del Norte CA building $18.14 $7.69 $25.83 WD →
Humboldt CA building $18.14 $7.69 $25.83 WD →
Lake CA building $18.14 $7.69 $25.83 WD →
Mendocino CA building $18.14 $7.69 $25.83 WD →
Top-paying counties for Truck drivers: GROUP 18 →