Wage Determination WA20260123-14529-hvy
Cowlitz, WA · heavy · Rev. 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
Quick Answer
Wage determination WA20260123-14529-hvy covers 42 trade classifications for heavy construction in Cowlitz, WA. Total packages (base + fringe) range from $29.72/hr to $88.71/hr, with the highest going to LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINE PERSON. Federal contracts of $2,000+ for this work must pay no less than the rates below.
WD Number: WA20260123-14529-hvy
Revision: 1
Type: heavy
County: Cowlitz
State: WA
Effective: May 17, 2026
Trades covered: 42
Highest rate: $88.71/hr
Prevailing Wage Rates
| Trade | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES FORM WORK | $29.72 | $0.00 | $29.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $39.33 | $0.00 | $39.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $60.00 | $27.78 | $87.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FORM WORKER | $37.16 | $14.74 | $51.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GRADE CHECKER | $37.54 | $0.00 | $37.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $43.29 | $25.63 | $68.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR | $37.63 | $11.25 | $48.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $44.06 | $15.60 | $59.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW CHAIN | $37.30 | $4.30 | $41.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: FENCE ERECTOR | $30.21 | $0.00 | $30.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: HOD CARRIER | $35.06 | $10.94 | $46.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $38.46 | $0.00 | $38.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: NOZZLE PERSON | $52.31 | $17.01 | $69.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $30.38 | $10.69 | $41.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $55.19 | $20.94 | $76.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINE PERSON | $64.17 | $24.54 | $88.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE (BACKHOE, ROBOTIC, TRACK AND WHEEL TYPE UP TO AND INCLUDING TWENTY THOUSAND LBS. WITH ANY ATTACHMENTS; EXCAVATOR | $52.55 | $17.15 | $69.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $43.60 | $0.00 | $43.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $55.88 | $17.15 | $73.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE PUMP | $51.31 | $17.15 | $68.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $54.11 | $18.14 | $72.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $52.55 | $17.15 | $69.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $48.09 | $17.15 | $65.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $51.31 | $17.15 | $68.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $45.93 | $19.20 | $65.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $40.28 | $16.17 | $56.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER (LOADER OPERATOR, FRONT END AND OVERHEAD, TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND LBS. AND LESS THAN SIXTY THOUSAND LBS.) | $52.55 | $17.15 | $69.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER (LOADERS, RUBBER-TIRED TYPE, LESS THAN TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND LBS.) | $51.31 | $17.15 | $68.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $52.55 | $17.15 | $69.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $48.09 | $17.15 | $65.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: PAVER | $52.55 | $17.15 | $69.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $51.31 | $17.15 | $68.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCRAPER..$ 52.55 17.15 OPERATOR: OILER | $51.31 | $17.15 | $68.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $52.55 | $17.15 | $69.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER | $41.24 | $14.70 | $55.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $27.75 | $11.15 | $38.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELS - SETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $30.61 | $10.89 | $41.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TREE TRIMMER | $42.57 | $17.97 | $60.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TREE TRIMMER: GROUND PERSON | $22.60 | $16.37 | $38.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: ASPHALT MIX | $55.43 | $27.52 | $82.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $34.13 | $15.63 | $49.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $31.62 | $16.84 | $48.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |