Prevailing wage rates in Kern County, CA
Davis-Bacon rates as of July 30, 2026, in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA BLS area
Electricians on federal building, highway and heavy jobs in Kern County must be paid at least $62.32 an hour plus $22.06 an hour in fringe benefits (CA20260020, modification 5, published July 30, 2026). Kern County has 2 active determinations covering building, residential, highway and heavy construction; every rate is below.
Prevailing rate vs. market pay
The Davis-Bacon package (rate plus fringe) across the county's determinations, beside what the trade earns in the area according to the BLS (May 2025 median hourly wage for the metro).
| Trade | Davis-Bacon package | BLS median |
|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $26.72 – $93.39 | $36.47 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $70.95 – $99.04 | $31.95 an hour |
| Carpenters | $28.44 – $68.58 | $31.99 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $70.55 – $108.85 | $37.48 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $78.20 – $85.85 | $33.85 an hour |
| Roofers | $62.62 – $71.84 | $29.15 an hour |
Building, highway and heavy construction
Determination CA20260020, modification 5, published July 30, 2026. 150 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| CABLE SPLICER (REMAINDER OF KERN COUNTY) | $62.32 | $22.06 | $84.38 | Union |
| CABLE SPLICER (CHINA LAKE NAVAL WEAPONS CENTER, EDWARDS AFB) | $71.07 | $22.32 | $93.39 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (CHINA LAKE NAVAL WEAPONS CENTER, EDWARDS AFB) | $65.40 | $22.15 | $87.55 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (REMAINTER OF KERN COUNTY) | $53.65 | $21.80 | $75.45 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN(INYO AND MONO) CABLE SPLICER: $1.50 ABOVE ELECTRICIAN. TUNNEL WORK: 10% ABOVE ELECTRICIAN. ZONE PAY: ZONE A - 80 ROAD MILES FROM POST OFFICE, 455 ORANGE SHOW LANE, SAN BERNARDINO, WILL BE A FREE ZONE FOR ALL CONTRACTORS… | $53.15 | $29.07 | $82.22 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER (LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION FITTER) | $44.75 | $26.20 | $70.95 | Union |
| PLUMBER (SEWER & STORM DRAIN WORK) | $48.84 | $23.58 | $72.42 | Union |
| PLUMBER: PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER, REFRIGERATION: ALL…FOOTNOTE: WORK FROM A SWINGING SCAFFOLD, SWINGING BASKET, SPIDER OR FROM A BOSUN CHAIR: 10% ABOVE THE REGULAR RATE OF PAY FOR THAT DAY | $61.73 | $26.81 | $88.54 | Union |
| PLUMBER: PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER, REFRIGERATION: CHINA…FOOTNOTE: WORK FROM A SWINGING SCAFFOLD, SWINGING BASKET, SPIDER OR FROM A BOSUN CHAIR: 10% ABOVE THE REGULAR RATE OF PAY FOR THAT DAY | $72.23 | $26.81 | $99.04 | Union |
| PLUMBER: PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER, REFRIGERATION…FOOTNOTE: WORK FROM A SWINGING SCAFFOLD, SWINGING BASKET, SPIDER OR FROM A BOSUN CHAIR: 10% ABOVE THE REGULAR RATE OF PAY FOR THAT DAY | $68.73 | $26.81 | $95.54 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $50.79 | $29.80 | $80.59 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER: (01)CARPENTER, CABINET INSTALLER, INSULATION INSTALLER, FLOOR WORKER AND ACOUSTICAL INSTALLER FOOTNOTE: WORK OF FORMING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF OPEN CUT SEWERS OR STORM DRAINS, ON OPERATIONS IN WHICH HORIZONTAL LAGGING IS USE… | $51.03 | $16.28 | $67.31 | Union |
| CARPENTER: (02)MILLWRIGHT FOOTNOTE: WORK OF FORMING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF OPEN CUT SEWERS OR STORM DRAINS, ON OPERATIONS IN WHICH HORIZONTAL LAGGING IS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH STEEL H-BEAMS DRIVEN OR PLACED IN PRE-DRILLED HOLES, FOR … | $52.10 | $16.48 | $68.58 | Union |
| CARPENTER: (03)PILEDRIVERMEN; DERRICK BARGE; BRIDGE OR DOCK CARPENTER; HEAVY FRAMER; ROCKSLINGER; ROCK BARGEMAN; SCOWMAN FOOTNOTE: WORK OF FORMING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF OPEN CUT SEWERS OR STORM DRAINS, ON OPERATIONS IN WHICH HORIZONTA… | $51.73 | $16.28 | $68.01 | Union |
| CARPENTER: (04)SHINGLER (COMMERCIAL) FOOTNOTE: WORK OF FORMING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF OPEN CUT SEWERS OR STORM DRAINS, ON OPERATIONS IN WHICH HORIZONTAL LAGGING IS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH STEEL H-BEAMS DRIVEN OR PLACED IN PRE-DRILLED … | $51.17 | $16.28 | $67.45 | Union |
| CARPENTER: (05)TABLE POWER SAW OPERATOR | $52.13 | $16.28 | $68.41 | Union |
| CARPENTER: (06)PNEUMATIC NAILER OR POWER STAPLER FOOTNOTE: WORK OF FORMING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF OPEN CUT SEWERS OR STORM DRAINS, ON OPERATIONS IN WHICH HORIZONTAL LAGGING IS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH STEEL H-BEAMS DRIVEN OR PLACED IN … | $51.29 | $16.28 | $67.57 | Union |
| CARPENTER: (07)ROOF LOADER OF SHINGLES (COMMERCIAL FOOTNOTE: WORK OF FORMING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF OPEN CUT SEWERS OR STORM DRAINS, ON OPERATIONS IN WHICH HORIZONTAL LAGGING IS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH STEEL H-BEAMS DRIVEN OR PLACED I… | $38.92 | $16.28 | $55.20 | Union |
| CARPENTER: (08)SAW FILER FOOTNOTE: WORK OF FORMING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF OPEN CUT SEWERS OR STORM DRAINS, ON OPERATIONS IN WHICH HORIZONTAL LAGGING IS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH STEEL H-BEAMS DRIVEN OR PLACED IN PRE-DRILLED HOLES, FOR T… | $51.03 | $16.28 | $67.31 | Union |
| CARPENTER: (09)SCAFFOLD BUILDER FOOTNOTE: WORK OF FORMING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF OPEN CUT SEWERS OR STORM DRAINS, ON OPERATIONS IN WHICH HORIZONTAL LAGGING IS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH STEEL H-BEAMS DRIVEN OR PLACED IN PRE-DRILLED HOLES… | $42.80 | $16.28 | $59.08 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER GROUP 1 | $46.48 | $25.95 | $72.43 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 2 | $47.03 | $25.95 | $72.98 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 3 | $47.58 | $25.95 | $73.53 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 4 | $49.13 | $25.95 | $75.08 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 5 | $49.48 | $25.95 | $75.43 | Union |
| LABORER, TUNNEL: GROUP 1 | $53.60 | $25.74 | $79.34 | Union |
| LABORER, TUNNEL: GROUP 2 | $53.92 | $25.74 | $79.66 | Union |
| LABORER, TUNNEL: GROUP 3 | $54.38 | $25.74 | $80.12 | Union |
| LABORER, TUNNEL: GROUP 4 | $55.07 | $25.74 | $80.81 | Union |
| ASBESTOS REMOVAL LABORERSCOPE OF WORK: INCLUDES SITE MOBILIZATION, INITIAL SITE CLEANUP, SITE PREPARATION, REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIAL AND TOXIC WASTE, ENCAPSULATION, ENCLOSURE AND DISPOSAL OF ASBESTOS- CONTAINING MATERIALS AND TOXI… | $46.48 | $25.93 | $72.41 | Union |
| LABORER, GUNITE: GROUP 1FOOTNOTE: GUNITE PREMIUM PAY: WORKERS WORKING FROM A BOSN'N'S CHAIR OR SUSPENDED FROM A ROPE OR CABLE SHALL RECEIVE 40 CENTS PER HOUR ABOVE THE FOREGOING APPLICABLE CLASSIFICATION RATES. WORKERS DOING GUNITE AND/OR SHOTC… | $55.88 | $23.77 | $79.65 | Union |
| LABORER, GUNITE: GROUP 2FOOTNOTE: GUNITE PREMIUM PAY: WORKERS WORKING FROM A BOSN'N'S CHAIR OR SUSPENDED FROM A ROPE OR CABLE SHALL RECEIVE 40 CENTS PER HOUR ABOVE THE FOREGOING APPLICABLE CLASSIFICATION RATES. WORKERS DOING GUNITE AND/OR SHOTC… | $54.93 | $23.77 | $78.70 | Union |
| LABORER, GUNITE: GROUP 3FOOTNOTE: GUNITE PREMIUM PAY: WORKERS WORKING FROM A BOSN'N'S CHAIR OR SUSPENDED FROM A ROPE OR CABLE SHALL RECEIVE 40 CENTS PER HOUR ABOVE THE FOREGOING APPLICABLE CLASSIFICATION RATES. WORKERS DOING GUNITE AND/OR SHOTC… | $51.39 | $23.77 | $75.16 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 1 | $46.48 | $25.95 | $72.43 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 2 | $47.03 | $25.95 | $72.98 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 3 | $47.58 | $25.95 | $73.53 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 4 | $49.13 | $25.95 | $75.08 | Union |
| LABORER GROUP 5 | $49.48 | $25.95 | $75.43 | Union |
| LABORER, TUNNEL: GROUP 1 | $53.60 | $25.74 | $79.34 | Union |
| LABORER, TUNNEL: GROUP 2 | $53.92 | $25.74 | $79.66 | Union |
| LABORER, TUNNEL: GROUP 3 | $54.38 | $25.74 | $80.12 | Union |
| LABORER, TUNNEL: GROUP 4 | $55.07 | $25.74 | $80.81 | Union |
| LABORERS: HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING: (1) DRILLING CREW… | $47.94 | $20.86 | $68.80 | Union |
| LABORERS: HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING: (2) VEHICLE… | $48.11 | $20.86 | $68.97 | Union |
| LABORERS: HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING: (3) HORIZONTAL… | $49.96 | $20.86 | $70.82 | Union |
| LABORERS: HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING: (4) ELECTRONIC… | $51.96 | $20.86 | $72.82 | Union |
| LABORERS:, STRIPING/SLURRY SEAL: GROUP 1 | $49.30 | $23.97 | $73.27 | Union |
| LABORERS:, STRIPING/SLURRY SEAL: GROUP 2TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON: CONTROLLING AND DIRECTING TRAFFIC THROUGH BOTH CONVENTIONAL AND MOVING LANE CLOSURES; OPERATION OF ALL RELATED MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT | $50.60 | $23.97 | $74.57 | Union |
| LABORERS:, STRIPING/SLURRY SEAL: GROUP 3 | $52.61 | $23.97 | $76.58 | Union |
| LABORERS:, STRIPING/SLURRY SEAL: GROUP 4 | $54.35 | $23.97 | $78.32 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR, POWER EQUIPMENT: (1) LEVERMAN (DREDGING) | $67.90 | $40.95 | $108.85 | Union |
| OPERATOR, POWER EQUIPMENT: (2) DREDGE DOZER (DREDGING) | $61.93 | $40.95 | $102.88 | Union |
| OPERATOR, POWER EQUIPMENT: (3) DECKMATE (DREDGING) | $61.82 | $40.95 | $102.77 | Union |
| OPERATOR, POWER EQUIPMENT: (4) WINCH OPERATOR (STERN WINCH ON… | $61.27 | $40.95 | $102.22 | Union |
| OPERATOR, POWER EQUIPMENT: (5) FIREMAN-OILER, DECKHAND… | $60.73 | $40.95 | $101.68 | Union |
| OPERATOR, POWER EQUIPMENT: (6) BARGE MATE (DREDGING) | $61.34 | $40.95 | $102.29 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, ALL OTHER WORK: GROUP 1 | $63.40 | $33.20 | $96.60 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, ALL OTHER WORK: GROUP 2 | $64.18 | $33.20 | $97.38 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, ALL OTHER WORK: GROUP 3PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDENBERG AFB, POINT ARGUELLO, SEELY NAVAL BASE, FORT IRWIN, NEBO ANNEX MARINE BA… | $64.67 | $33.20 | $97.87 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, ALL OTHER WORK: GROUP 4PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDENBERG AFB, POINT ARGUELLO, SEELY NAVAL BASE, FORT IRWIN, NEBO ANNEX MARINE BA… | $65.96 | $33.20 | $99.16 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, ALL OTHER WORK: GROUP 6PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDENBERG AFB, POINT ARGUELLO, SEELY NAVAL BASE, FORT IRWIN, NEBO ANNEX MARINE BA… | $66.18 | $33.20 | $99.38 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, ALL OTHER WORK: GROUP 8ROCK DRILL OR SIMILAR TYPES; ROTARY DRILL OPERATOR (EXCLUDING CAISSON TYPE); RUBBER-TIRED EARTH-MOVING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (SINGLE ENGINE, CATERPILLAR, EUCLID, ATHEY WAGON AND SIMILAR TYPES WITH ANY AND ALL ATTACHMENTS OV… | $66.29 | $33.20 | $99.49 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, ALL OTHER WORK: GROUP 12PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDENBERG AFB, POINT ARGUELLO, SEELY NAVAL BASE, FORT IRWIN, NEBO ANNEX MARINE BA… | $66.58 | $33.20 | $99.78 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, ALL OTHER WORK: GROUP 13STRUCK) PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDENBERG AFB, POINT ARGUELLO, SEELY NAVAL BASE, FORT IRWIN, NEBO ANNEX M… | $66.68 | $33.20 | $99.88 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, ALL OTHER WORK: GROUP 14PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDENBERG AFB, POINT ARGUELLO, SEELY NAVAL BASE, FORT IRWIN, NEBO ANNEX MARINE BA… | $66.71 | $33.20 | $99.91 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, ALL OTHER WORK: GROUP 15PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDENBERG AFB, POINT ARGUELLO, SEELY NAVAL BASE, FORT IRWIN, NEBO ANNEX MARINE BA… | $66.79 | $33.20 | $99.99 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, ALL OTHER WORK: GROUP 16PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDENBERG AFB, POINT ARGUELLO, SEELY NAVAL BASE, FORT IRWIN, NEBO ANNEX MARINE BA… | $66.91 | $33.20 | $100.11 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, ALL OTHER WORK: GROUP 17PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDENBERG AFB, POINT ARGUELLO, SEELY NAVAL BASE, FORT IRWIN, NEBO ANNEX MARINE BA… | $67.08 | $33.20 | $100.28 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, ALL OTHER WORK: GROUP 18PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDENBERG AFB, POINT ARGUELLO, SEELY NAVAL BASE, FORT IRWIN, NEBO ANNEX MARINE BA… | $67.18 | $33.20 | $100.38 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, ALL OTHER WORK: GROUP 19PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDENBERG AFB, POINT ARGUELLO, SEELY NAVAL BASE, FORT IRWIN, NEBO ANNEX MARINE BA… | $67.29 | $33.20 | $100.49 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, ALL OTHER WORK: GROUP 2-0PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDENBERG AFB, POINT ARGUELLO, SEELY NAVAL BASE, FORT IRWIN, NEBO ANNEX MARINE BA… | $67.41 | $33.20 | $100.61 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, ALL OTHER WORK: GROUP 21PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDENBERG AFB, POINT ARGUELLO, SEELY NAVAL BASE, FORT IRWIN, NEBO ANNEX MARINE BA… | $67.58 | $33.20 | $100.78 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, ALL OTHER WORK: GROUP 22PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDENBERG AFB, POINT ARGUELLO, SEELY NAVAL BASE, FORT IRWIN, NEBO ANNEX MARINE BA… | $67.68 | $33.20 | $100.88 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, ALL OTHER WORK: GROUP 23PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDENBERG AFB, POINT ARGUELLO, SEELY NAVAL BASE, FORT IRWIN, NEBO ANNEX MARINE BA… | $67.79 | $33.20 | $100.99 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, ALL OTHER WORK: GROUP 24STRUCK) PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDENBERG AFB, POINT ARGUELLO, SEELY NAVAL BASE, FORT IRWIN, NEBO ANNEX M… | $67.91 | $33.20 | $101.11 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, ALL OTHER WORK: GROUP 25PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDENBERG AFB, POINT ARGUELLO, SEELY NAVAL BASE, FORT IRWIN, NEBO ANNEX MARINE BA… | $68.08 | $33.20 | $101.28 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING: GROUP1- Engineer oiler; Fork lift operator (includes loed, lull or similar types) PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDE… | $64.75 | $33.20 | $97.95 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING: GROUP2- Truck crane oiler PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDENBERG AFB, POINT ARGUELLO, SEELY NAVAL BASE, FORT IRWIN,… | $65.53 | $33.20 | $98.73 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING: GROUP3- A-frame or winch truck operator; Ross carrier operator (jobsite) PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDENBERG AFB… | $65.82 | $33.20 | $99.02 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING: GROUP4- Bridge-type unloader and turntable operator; Helicopter hoist operator PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDENBE… | $65.96 | $33.20 | $99.16 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING: GROUP5 HYDRAULIC BOOM TRUCK; STINGER CRANE (AUSTIN-WESTERN OR SIMILAR TYPE); TUGGER HOIST OPERATOR (1 DRUM) PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA… | $66.18 | $33.20 | $99.38 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING: GROUP6 Bridge crane operator; Cretor crane operator; Hoist operator (Chicago boom and similar type); Lift mobile operator; Lift slab machine operator (Vagtborg and similar types); Material hoist and/or manlift operator; Polar… | $66.29 | $33.20 | $99.49 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING: GROUP7 PEDESTAL CRANE OPERATOR; SHOVEL, BACKHOE, DRAGLINE, CLAMSHELL OPERATOR (OVER 5 CU. YDS. MRC); TOWER CRANE REPAIR; TUGGER HOIST OPERATOR (3 DRUM) PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATO… | $66.41 | $33.20 | $99.61 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING: GROUP8 Crane operator (up to and including 25 ton capacity); Crawler transporter operator; Derrick barge operator (up to and including 25 ton capacity); Hoist operator, stiff legs, Guy derrick or similar type (up to and inclu… | $66.58 | $33.20 | $99.78 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING: GROUP9 Crane operator (over 25 tons and up to and including 50 tons mrc); Derrick barge operator (over 25 tons up to and including 50 tons mrc); Highline cableway operator; Hoist operator, stiff legs, Guy derrick or similar t… | $66.75 | $33.20 | $99.95 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL WORK: GROUP1- Skiploader (wheel type up to 3/4 yd. without attachment) PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 per hour shall be paid on all Power Equipment Operator work on the followng Military Bases: China Lake Naval Reserve, Vandenberg AFB, Point … | $65.25 | $33.20 | $98.45 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL WORK: GROUP2- Power-driven jumbo form setter operator PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 per hour shall be paid on all Power Equipment Operator work on the followng Military Bases: China Lake Naval Reserve, Vandenberg AFB, Point Arguello, Seely N… | $66.03 | $33.20 | $99.23 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL WORK: GROUP3- Dinkey locomotive or motorperson (up to and including 10 tons) PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 per hour shall be paid on all Power Equipment Operator work on the followng Military Bases: China Lake Naval Reserve, Vandenberg AFB, … | $66.32 | $33.20 | $99.52 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL WORK: GROUP4- Bit sharpener; Equipment greaser (grease truck); Slip form pump operator (power-driven hydraulic lifting device for concrete forms); Tugger hoist operator (1 drum); Tunnel locomotive operator (over 10 and up to and in… | $66.46 | $33.20 | $99.66 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL WORK: GROUP5- Backhoe operator (up to and including 3/4 yd.); Small Ford, Case or similar; Drill doctor; Grouting machine operator; Heading shield operator; Heavy-duty repairperson; Loader operator (Athey, Euclid, Sierra and simila… | $66.68 | $33.20 | $99.88 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL WORK: GROUP6- Heavy Duty Repairman PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 per hour shall be paid on all Power Equipment Operator work on the followng Military Bases: China Lake Naval Reserve, Vandenberg AFB, Point Arguello, Seely Naval Base, Fort Irw… | $66.79 | $33.20 | $99.99 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, TUNNEL WORK: GROUP7- Tunnel mole boring machine operator PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 per hour shall be paid on all Power Equipment Operator work on the followng Military Bases: China Lake Naval Reserve, Vandenberg AFB, Point Arguello, Seely Naval… | $66.91 | $33.20 | $100.11 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER (INYO AND MONO COUNTIES) | $43.75 | $34.45 | $78.20 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (KERN COUNTY) | $50.70 | $35.15 | $85.85 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER: (1) COMMERCIAL - NEW CONSTRUCTION AND… | $59.31 | $30.43 | $89.74 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (KERN (EXCLUDING PORTION EAST OF HWY 395) &… | $45.98 | $29.24 | $75.22 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTERS: INCLUDING LEAD ABATEMENT: (1) JOURNEYMAN PAINTER | $34.08 | $18.50 | $52.58 | Union |
| PAINTERS: INCLUDING LEAD ABATEMENT: (4) ALL OTHER WORK | $34.08 | $18.50 | $52.58 | Union |
| PAINTERS: INCLUDING LEAD ABATEMENT: (5) INDUSTRIAL | $41.42 | $19.04 | $60.46 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFERFOOTNOTE: WORK WITH PITCH, PITCH BASE OF PITCH IMPREGNATED PRODUCTS OR ANY MATERIAL CONTAINING COAL TAR PITCH, ON ANY BUILDING OLD OR NEW, WHERE BOTH ASPHALT AND PITCHERS ARE USED IN THE APPLICATION OF A BUILT-UP ROOF OR… | $45.76 | $16.86 | $62.62 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $47.70 | $27.07 | $74.77 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER; MARBLE SETTER*THE WAGE SCALE FOR PREVAILING WAGE PROJECTS PERFORMED IN BLYTHE, CHINA LAKE, DEATH VALLEY, FORT IRWIN, TWENTY-NINE PALMS, NEEDLES AND 1-15 CORRIDOR (BARSTOW TO THE NEVADA STATE LINE) WILL BE THREE DOLLARS ($3.00) ABOVE … | $45.53 | $20.29 | $65.82 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP1 TRUCK DRIVER WORK ON ALL MILITARY BASES: PREMIUM PAY: $3.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. [29 PALMS MARINE BASE, CAMP ROBERTS, CHINA LAKE, EDWARDS AFB, EL CENTRO NAVAL FACILITY, FORT IRWIN, MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE AT NEBO &… | $41.59 | $35.69 | $77.28 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP2 DRIVER OF VEHICLE OR COMBINATION OF VEHICLES - 2 AXLES; TRAFFIC CONTROL PILOT CAR EXCLUDING MOVING HEAVY EQUIPMENT PERMIT LOAD; TRUCK MOUNTED BROOM WORK ON ALL MILITARY BASES: PREMIUM PAY: $3.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. [2… | $41.74 | $35.69 | $77.43 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP3 DRIVER OF VEHICLE OR COMBINATION OF VEHICLES - 3 AXLES; BOOT PERSON; CEMENT MASON DISTRIBUTION TRUCK; FUEL TRUCK DRIVER; WATER TRUCK - 2 AXLE; DUMP TRUCK, LESS THAN 16 YDS. WATER LEVEL; EROSION CONTROL DRIVER WORK ON A… | $41.87 | $35.69 | $77.56 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP4 DRIVER OF TRANSIT MIX TRUCK, UNDER 3 YDS.; DUMPCRETE TRUCK, LESS THAN 6-1/2 YDS. WATER LEVEL WORK ON ALL MILITARY BASES: PREMIUM PAY: $3.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. [29 PALMS MARINE BASE, CAMP ROBERTS, CHINA LAKE, EDWARDS … | $42.06 | $35.69 | $77.75 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP5 WATER TRUCK, 3 OR MORE AXLES; TRUCK GREASER AND TIRE PERSON ($0.50 ADDITIONAL FOR TIRE PERSON); PIPELINE AND UTILITY WORKING TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDING WINCH TRUCK AND PLASTIC FUSION, LIMITED TO PIPELINE AND UTILITY WORK;… | $42.09 | $35.69 | $77.78 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP6 TRANSIT MIX TRUCK, 3 YDS. OR MORE; DUMPCRETE TRUCK, 6-1/2 YDS. WATER LEVEL AND OVER; VEHICLE OR COMBINATION OF VEHICLES - 4 OR MORE AXLES; OIL SPREADER TRUCK; DUMP TRUCK, 16 YDS. TO 25 YDS. WATER LEVEL WORK ON ALL MILI… | $42.12 | $35.69 | $77.81 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP7 | $42.37 | $35.69 | $78.06 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP8 DUMP TRUCK, 25 YDS. TO 49 YDS. WATER LEVEL; TRUCK REPAIR PERSON; WATER PULL - SINGLE ENGINE; WELDER WORK ON ALL MILITARY BASES: PREMIUM PAY: $3.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. [29 PALMS MARINE BASE, CAMP ROBERTS, CHINA LAKE, E… | $42.62 | $35.69 | $78.31 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP9 TRUCK REPAIR PERSON/WELDER; LOW BED DRIVER, 9 AXLES OR OVER WORK ON ALL MILITARY BASES: PREMIUM PAY: $3.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. [29 PALMS MARINE BASE, CAMP ROBERTS, CHINA LAKE, EDWARDS AFB, EL CENTRO NAVAL FACILITY, FO… | $42.82 | $35.69 | $78.51 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 10WORK ON ALL MILITARY BASES: PREMIUM PAY: $3.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. [29 PALMS MARINE BASE, CAMP ROBERTS, CHINA LAKE, EDWARDS AFB, EL CENTRO NAVAL FACILITY, FORT IRWIN, MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE AT NEBO & YERMO, MOUNTAI… | $43.12 | $35.69 | $78.81 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 11- $1.25 ADDITIONAL WHEN OPERATING WINCH OR SIMILAR SPECIAL ATTACHMENTS WORK ON ALL MILITARY BASES: PREMIUM PAY: $3.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. [29 PALMS MARINE BASE, CAMP ROBERTS, CHINA LAKE, EDWARDS AFB, EL CENTRO NAVAL FAC… | $43.62 | $35.69 | $79.31 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 12$3.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. [29 PALMS MARINE BASE, CAMP ROBERTS, CHINA LAKE, EDWARDS AFB, EL CENTRO NAVAL FACILITY, FORT IRWIN, MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE AT NEBO & YERMO, MOUNTAIN WARFARE TRAINING CENTER, BRIDGEPORT, PO… | $44.05 | $35.69 | $79.74 | Union |
Every other classification (36)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSULATOR/ASBESTOS WORKER: INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALLINSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS & FINISHES TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS INYO AND KERN | $56.32 | $26.52 | $82.84 | Union |
| FIRE STOP TECHNICIAN: APPLICATION OF FIRESTOPPING MATERIALS FOR…(INYO AND KERN) | $39.94 | $20.65 | $60.59 | Union |
| ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER: INCLUDES…(INYO AND KERN) | $23.52 | $13.37 | $36.89 | Union |
| ASBESTOS WORKERS/INSULATOR: INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALLINSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS, AND FINISHES TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (MONO) | $64.56 | $25.07 | $89.63 | Union |
| BOILERMAKER (INYO AND KERN) | $51.98 | $42.11 | $94.09 | Union |
| BOILERMAKER (MONO COUNTY) | $45.60 | $38.99 | $84.59 | Union |
| TERRAZZO FINISHER | $42.11 | $14.67 | $56.78 | Union |
| TERRAZZO WORKER/SETTER | $49.62 | $15.26 | $64.88 | Union |
| TILE LAYER | $48.29 | $19.18 | $67.47 | Union |
| MARBLE FINISHER (KERN) | $43.38 | $15.36 | $58.74 | Union |
| TILE FINISHER (KERN) | $37.96 | $13.77 | $51.73 | Union |
| DIVER: (1) WETper dayAMOUNTS IN ""RATES'' COLUMN ARE PER DAY | $901.92 | $26.18 | $928.10 | Union |
| DIVER: (2) STANDBYper dayAMOUNTS IN ""RATES'' COLUMN ARE PER DAY | $450.96 | $26.18 | $477.14 | Union |
| DIVER: (3) TENDERper dayAMOUNTS IN ""RATES'' COLUMN ARE PER DAY | $442.96 | $26.18 | $469.14 | Union |
| DIVER: (4) ASSISTANT TENDERper dayAMOUNTS IN ""RATES'' COLUMN ARE PER DAY | $418.96 | $26.18 | $445.14 | Union |
| DRYWALL (DRYWALL INSTALLER/LATHER) | $52.24 | $26.18 | $78.42 | Union |
| DRYWALL (STOCKER/SCRAPPER) | $21.45 | $11.27 | $32.72 | Union |
| MODULAR FURNITURE INSTALLER | $25.00 | $13.06 | $38.06 | Union |
| COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM: INSTALLER (CHINA LAKE NAVAL WEAPONS…COMMUNICATIONS AND SYSTEMS WORK SCOPE OF WORK: INSTALLATION, TESTING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF SYSTEMS UTILIZING THE TRANSMISSION AND/OR TRANSFERENCE OF VOICE, SOUND, VISION AND DIGITAL FOR COMMERCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, SEC… | $55.90 | $21.32 | $77.22 | Union |
| COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM: INSTALLER (EDWARDS AFB) COMMUNICATIONS…SCOPE OF WORK: INSTALLATION, TESTING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF SYSTEMS UTILIZING THE TRANSMISSION AND/OR TRANSFERENCE OF VOICE, SOUND, VISION AND DIGITAL FOR COMMERCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, SECURITY AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES… | $52.39 | $21.21 | $73.60 | Union |
| COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM: INSTALLER (KERN COUNTY) COMMUNICATIONS…SCOPE OF WORK: INSTALLATION, TESTING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF SYSTEMS UTILIZING THE TRANSMISSION AND/OR TRANSFERENCE OF VOICE, SOUND, VISION AND DIGITAL FOR COMMERCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, SECURITY AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES… | $46.26 | $21.03 | $67.29 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (1) LINEMAN; CABLE SPLICERHOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, M.L. KING DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS DAY | $70.16 | $24.71 | $94.87 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (2) EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST(OPERATES CRAWLER TRACTORS, COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES, BACKHOES, TRENCHERS, CRANES (50 TONS AND BELOW), OVERHEAD & UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION LINE EQUIPMENT) HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, M.L. KING DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDE… | $53.30 | $22.26 | $75.56 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (3) GROUNDMANHOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, M.L. KING DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS DAY | $40.76 | $21.76 | $62.52 | Union |
| ELEVATOR MECHANICFOOTNOTE: A. PAID VACATION: EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTES 8% OF REGULAR HOURLY RATE AS VACATION PAY CREDIT FOR EMPLOYEES WITH MORE THAN 5 YEARS OF SERVICE, AND 6% FOR 6 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OF SERVICE. B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S D… | $69.43 | $38.44 | $107.87 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, ALL OTHER WORK: GROUP 10PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDENBERG AFB, POINT ARGUELLO, SEELY NAVAL BASE, FORT IRWIN, NEBO ANNEX MARINE BA… | $66.41 | $33.20 | $99.61 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING…PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDENBERG AFB, POINT ARGUELLO, SEELY NAVAL BASE, FORT IRWIN, NEBO ANNEX MARINE BA… | $67.75 | $33.20 | $100.95 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING…PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDENBERG AFB, POINT ARGUELLO, SEELY NAVAL BASE, FORT IRWIN, NEBO ANNEX MARINE BA… | $68.75 | $33.20 | $101.95 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING…PREMIUM PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR SHALL BE PAID ON ALL POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWNG MILITARY BASES: CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESERVE, VANDENBERG AFB, POINT ARGUELLO, SEELY NAVAL BASE, FORT IRWIN, NEBO ANNEX MARINE BA… | $69.75 | $33.20 | $102.95 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING… | $70.75 | $33.20 | $103.95 | Union |
| BRICK TENDER (KERN COUNTY) | $42.60 | $22.13 | $64.73 | Union |
| BRICK TENDER (INYO AND MONO COUNTIES) | $42.60 | $22.13 | $64.73 | Union |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $45.20 | $26.82 | $72.02 | Union |
| GLAZIER | $44.33 | $28.88 | $73.21 | Union |
| SOFT FLOOR LAYER | $45.15 | $19.43 | $64.58 | Union |
| PLASTERERU.S. MARINE CORPS-PICKLE MEADOW & MOUNTAIN WARFARE TRAINING CENTER: $3.00 ADDITIONAL PER HOUR | $47.37 | $19.64 | $67.01 | Union |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Residential construction
Determination CA20260009, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 78 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIANS: ONE AND TWO-STORIESFRESNO, MADERA AND TULARE COUNTIES | $19.00 | $7.72 | $26.72 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN: CHINA LAKE NAVAL WEAPONS CENTER, EDWARDS AFBKERN COUNTY | $65.40 | $22.15 | $87.55 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANSAN JOAQUIN COUNTY | $49.45 | $31.96 | $81.41 | Union |
| ELECTRICIANMERCED AND STANISLAUS COUNTIES | $48.50 | $30.09 | $78.59 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER: SEWER & STORM DRAIN WORKKERN COUNTY | $48.84 | $23.58 | $72.42 | Union |
| PLUMBER: LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION FITTERKERN COUNTY | $44.75 | $26.20 | $70.95 | Union |
| PLUMBER: ALL OTHER WORKKERN COUNTY | $48.83 | $22.73 | $71.56 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER | $21.24 | $7.20 | $28.44 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER, GENERAL | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES AND ATTACHMENTS - AREA 1 | $63.06 | $34.69 | $97.75 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES AND ATTACHMENTS - AREA 1 | $64.70 | $34.69 | $99.39 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES AND ATTACHMENTS - AREA 1 | $66.39 | $34.69 | $101.08 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, AREA 1 | $54.69 | $34.69 | $89.38 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, AREA 1 | $56.71 | $34.69 | $91.40 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, AREA 1 | $57.79 | $34.69 | $92.48 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, AREA 1 | $58.88 | $34.69 | $93.57 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, AREA 1 | $60.15 | $34.69 | $94.84 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, AREA 1 | $61.36 | $34.69 | $96.05 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, AREA 1 | $62.69 | $34.69 | $97.38 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, AREA 1 | $64.09 | $34.69 | $98.78 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, AREA 1 | $65.54 | $34.69 | $100.23 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, LANDSCAPE WORK ONLY: GROUP 3 (AREA 2) | $49.64 | $28.56 | $78.20 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, LANDSCAPE WORK ONLY: GROUP 3 (AREA 1) | $47.64 | $28.56 | $76.20 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, LANDSCAPE WORK ONLY: GROUP 2 (AREA 2) | $54.25 | $28.56 | $82.81 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, LANDSCAPE WORK ONLY: GROUP 2 (AREA 1) | $52.25 | $28.56 | $80.81 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, LANDSCAPE WORK ONLY: GROUP 1 (AREA 2) | $57.85 | $28.56 | $86.41 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, LANDSCAPE WORK ONLY: GROUP 1 (AREA 1) | $55.85 | $28.56 | $84.41 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING… | $48.65 | $25.25 | $73.90 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING… | $48.48 | $25.25 | $73.73 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING… | $48.31 | $25.25 | $73.56 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING… | $48.19 | $25.25 | $73.44 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING… | $48.08 | $25.25 | $73.33 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING… | $47.86 | $25.25 | $73.11 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING… | $47.72 | $25.25 | $72.97 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING… | $47.43 | $25.25 | $72.68 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING… | $52.65 | $25.25 | $77.90 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING… | $51.65 | $25.25 | $76.90 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING… | $50.65 | $25.25 | $75.90 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING… | $49.65 | $25.25 | $74.90 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING… | $46.65 | $25.25 | $71.90 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 25 (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY) | $49.98 | $25.25 | $75.23 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 24 (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY) | $49.81 | $25.25 | $75.06 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 23 (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY) | $49.69 | $25.25 | $74.94 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 22 (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY) | $49.58 | $25.25 | $74.83 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 21 (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY) | $49.48 | $25.25 | $74.73 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 20 (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY) | $49.31 | $25.25 | $74.56 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 19 (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY) | $49.19 | $25.25 | $74.44 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 18 (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY) | $49.08 | $25.25 | $74.33 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 17 (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY) | $48.98 | $25.25 | $74.23 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 16 (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY) | $48.81 | $25.25 | $74.06 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 15 (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY) | $48.69 | $25.25 | $73.94 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 14 (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY) | $48.61 | $25.25 | $73.86 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 13 (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY) | $48.58 | $25.25 | $73.83 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 12 (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY) | $48.48 | $25.25 | $73.73 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 11 (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY) | $49.41 | $25.25 | $74.66 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP 10 (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY) | $48.31 | $25.25 | $73.56 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY)9 | $49.29 | $25.25 | $74.54 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY)8 | $48.19 | $25.25 | $73.44 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY)7 | $49.18 | $25.25 | $74.43 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY)6 | $48.08 | $25.25 | $73.33 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY)5 | $48.96 | $25.25 | $74.21 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY)4 | $47.86 | $25.25 | $73.11 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY)3 | $46.37 | $25.25 | $71.62 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY)2 | $46.08 | $25.25 | $71.33 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP (KERN COUNTY SITE WORK ONLY)1 | $45.30 | $25.25 | $70.55 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTERS: BRUSHMERCED, STANISLAUS & SAN JOAQUIN COUNTIES FOOTNOTES: SPRAY/SANDBLAST: $0.50 ADDITIONAL PER HOUR. EXOTIC MATERIALS: $1.25 ADDITIONAL PER HOUR. HIGH TIME: OVER 50 FT ABOVE GROUND OR WATER LEVEL $2.00 ADDITIONAL PER HOUR. 1… | $43.45 | $22.80 | $66.25 | Union |
| PAINTER, INCLUDING LEAD ABATEMENT: (2) ALL OTHER WORKKERN COUNTY: | $34.08 | $18.50 | $52.58 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFERFRESNO, KERN, MADERA AND TULARE COUNTIES | $45.76 | $16.86 | $62.62 | Union |
| ROOFERMERCED, SAN JOAQUIN AND STANISLAUS COUNTIES | $49.65 | $22.19 | $71.84 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (SITE WORK ONLY)FRESNO, MADERA, MERCED, SAN JOAQUIN, STANISLAUS AND TULARE COUNTIES | $39.20 | $19.71 | $58.91 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (SITE WORK ONLY) KERN COUNTY | $47.70 | $27.07 | $74.77 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $17.00 | $1.12 | $18.12 | Survey |
Every other classification (6)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOFT FLOOR LAYERFRESNO, MADERA AND TULARE COUNTIES | $38.53 | $23.19 | $61.72 | Union |
| SOFT FLOOR LAYERSAN JOAQUIN AND STANISLAUS COUNTIES | $48.54 | $26.59 | $75.13 | Union |
| SOFT FLOOR LAYERKERN COUNTY | $45.15 | $19.43 | $64.58 | Union |
| PLASTERER | $17.50 | $0.00 | $17.50 | Survey |
| LATHER | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 | Survey |
| BRICK TENDER | $11.00 | $0.96 | $11.96 | Survey |
Rate and fringe are per hour unless a row says per day. Total is the rate plus the fringe. Union rows come from a collective bargaining agreement; survey rows from a Department of Labor wage survey, which can be years old.
Before you rely on a rate
These are federal Davis-Bacon rates for federal and federally assisted construction; state-funded work may follow California's own law. The contracting agency chooses which determination applies, and the one attached to the contract governs, even after a newer modification. Apprentices in registered programs may be paid a percentage of these rates. Nothing here is legal advice.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, general wage determinations CA20260020, CA20260009, as published on SAM.gov and refreshed here weekly. Rates are shown exactly as published; the construction types are building, residential, highway, heavy. TradeSalary is not affiliated with the Department of Labor.