Prevailing wage rates in San Diego County, CA
Davis-Bacon rates as of May 18, 2026, in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA BLS area
Electricians on federal building, residential, highway and heavy jobs in San Diego County must be paid at least $58.95 an hour plus $18.85 an hour in fringe benefits (CA20260001, modification 3, published May 18, 2026). San Diego County has 1 active determination 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 | $47.19 – $86.25 | $36.62 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $68.45 – $93.04 | $34.86 an hour |
| Carpenters | $39.92 – $78.55 | $35.19 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $96.60 – $108.85 | $40.23 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $72.29 | $36.73 an hour |
| Roofers | $55.44 | $29.90 an hour |
Building, residential, highway and heavy construction
Determination CA20260001, modification 3, published May 18, 2026. 146 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN: (ALL OTHER WORK, INCLUDING 4 STORIES RESIDENTIAL) | $58.95 | $18.85 | $77.80 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN: (TUNNEL WORK) CABLE SPLICER | $67.16 | $19.09 | $86.25 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN: (ALL OTHER WORK, INCLUDING 4 STORIES RESIDENTIAL)… | $59.70 | $18.87 | $78.57 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN: (TUNNEL WORK) | $66.32 | $19.07 | $85.39 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN: SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS SOUND TECHNICIANSCOPE OF WORK: ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, OPERATION, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF COMPONENTS OR SYSTEMS AS USED IN CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION, AMPLIFIED MASTER TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION, CATV ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, INTERCOMMUNICAT… | $43.78 | $15.39 | $59.17 | Union |
| TRAFFIC SIGNAL, STREET LIGHT AND UNDERGROUND WORK: UTILITY…WORK ON STREET LIGHTING; TRAFFIC SIGNALS; AND UNDERGROUND SYSTEMS AND/OR ESTABLISHED EASEMENTS OUTSIDE OF BUILDINGS STREET LIGHT & TRAFFIC SIGNAL WORK: UTILITY TECHNICIAN #2: DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIAL AT JOBSITE, INSTALLA… | $33.10 | $14.09 | $47.19 | Union |
| TRAFFIC SIGNAL, STREET LIGHT AND UNDERGROUND WORK: UTILITY…WORK ON STREET LIGHTING; TRAFFIC SIGNALS; AND UNDERGROUND SYSTEMS AND/OR ESTABLISHED EASEMENTS OUTSIDE OF BUILDINGS STREET LIGHT & TRAFFIC SIGNAL WORK: UTILITY TECHNICIAN #1: INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS AND TRAFFIC SIG… | $43.62 | $14.41 | $58.03 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (RESIDENTIAL, 1-3 STORIES) | $40.50 | $8.18 | $48.68 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER: WORK ONLY ON STRIP MALLS… | $44.29 | $24.16 | $68.45 | Union |
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER : ALL OTHER WORK EXCEPT WORK… | $61.73 | $26.81 | $88.54 | Union |
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER: WORK ONLY ON NEW ADDITIONS… | $59.85 | $25.83 | $85.68 | Union |
| PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER, STEAMFITTER: CAMP PENDLETON; VANDENBERG… | $66.23 | $26.81 | $93.04 | Union |
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (RESIDENTIAL) | $48.83 | $22.73 | $71.56 | Union |
| PLUMBER (SEWER & STORM DRAIN WORK) | $48.84 | $23.58 | $72.42 | Union |
| PLUMBER (LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION FITTER) | $44.75 | $26.20 | $70.95 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $52.53 | $28.19 | $80.72 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER: (5) RESIDENTIAL INSULATION INSTALLER | $24.16 | $15.76 | $39.92 | Union |
| CARPENTER: (4)RESIDENTIAL CARPENTER | $39.15 | $26.18 | $65.33 | Union |
| CARPENTER: (3) HEAVY & HIGHWAY | $51.40 | $16.28 | $67.68 | Union |
| CARPENTER: (2)COMMERCIAL BUILDING | $48.94 | $26.18 | $75.12 | Union |
| CARPENTER: (1)BRIDGE | $52.37 | $26.18 | $78.55 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER, BUILDING AND ALL OTHER RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION: GROUP… | $48.16 | $25.09 | $73.25 | Union |
| LABORER, BUILDING AND ALL OTHER RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION: GROUP… | $48.64 | $25.09 | $73.73 | Union |
| LABORER, BUILDING AND ALL OTHER RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION: GROUP… | $47.16 | $25.09 | $72.25 | Union |
| LABORER, BUILDING AND ALL OTHER RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION: GROUP… | $46.30 | $25.09 | $71.39 | Union |
| LABORER, BUILDING AND ALL OTHER RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION: GROUP… | $45.54 | $25.09 | $70.63 | Union |
| LABORER (RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION): (2) CLEANUP, LANDSCAPE…RESIDENTIAL DEFINITION: WOOD OR METAL FRAME CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES, APARTMENTS AND CONDOMINUMS - EXCLUDING (A) PROJECTS THAT EXCEED THREE STORIES OVER A GARAGE LEVEL, (B) ANY UTILITY WORK SUCH AS TELEPH… | $43.44 | $23.42 | $66.86 | Union |
| LABORER (RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION)(1) LABORER RESIDENTIAL DEFINITION: WOOD OR METAL FRAME CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES, APARTMENTS AND CONDOMINUMS - EXCLUDING (A) PROJECTS THAT EXCEED THREE STORIES OVER A GARAGE LEVEL, (B) ANY UTILITY WORK SU… | $42.15 | $23.42 | $65.57 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 5 (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION)DRILLER: ALL POWER DRILLS EXCLUDING JACKHAMMER, WHETHER CORE, DIAMOND, WAGON, TRACK, MULTIPLE UNIT, AND ALL OTHER TYPES OF MECHANICAL DRILLS WITHOUT REGARD TO FORM OF MOTIVE POWER. ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION, MONITORING W… | $50.14 | $25.09 | $75.23 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 4 (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION)ASPHALT RAKER, LUTEMAN, ASPHALT DUMPMAN, ASPHALT SPREADER BOXES, CONCRETE CORE CUTTER, CONCRETE SAW MAN, CRIBBER, SHORER, HEAD ROCK SLINGER. INSTALLATION OF SUBSURFACE INSTRUMENTATION, MONITORING WELLS OR POINTS, REMEDIA… | $49.28 | $25.09 | $74.37 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION)GAS OIL OR WATER PIPELINE WRAPPER - 6 FT PIPE AND OVER, GURADRAIL ERECTOR, HYDRO SEEDER, IMPACT WRENCH MAN (MULTI PLATE), KETTLEMAN-POTMAN HOT MOP INCLUDES APPLYING ASPHALT, LAY-KOLD, CREOSOTE, LIME CAUSTIC AND SIMILAR T… | $47.76 | $25.09 | $72.85 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION) | $47.20 | $25.09 | $72.29 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 (HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION) | $46.66 | $25.09 | $71.75 | 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 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, 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 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 |
| LABORERS: STRIPING/SLURRY SEAL: GROUP 4 | $54.35 | $23.97 | $78.32 | Union |
| LABORERS: STRIPING/SLURRY SEAL: GROUP 3 | $52.61 | $23.97 | $76.58 | 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 1 | $49.30 | $23.97 | $73.27 | Union |
| LABORERS: HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING: (4) ELECTRONIC… | $51.96 | $20.86 | $72.82 | Union |
| LABORERS: HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING: (3) HORIZONTAL… | $49.96 | $20.86 | $70.82 | Union |
| LABORERS: HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING: (2) VEHICLE… | $48.11 | $20.86 | $68.97 | Union |
| LABORERS: HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING: (1) DRILLING CREW… | $47.94 | $20.86 | $68.80 | Union |
| LABORER: PLASTER TENDERWORK ON A SWING STAGE SCAFFOLD: $1.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK AT MILITARY BASES - $3.00 ADDITIONAL PER HOUR: CORONADO NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE, FORT IRWIN, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION-29 PALMS, IMPERIAL BEACH NAVAL AIR STATI… | $48.72 | $25.97 | $74.69 | Union |
| LABORER: PLASTER CLEAN-UP LABORERWORK ON A SWING STAGE SCAFFOLD: $1.00 PER HOUR ADDITIONAL. WORK AT MILITARY BASES - $3.00 ADDITIONAL PER HOUR: CORONADO NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE, FORT IRWIN, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION-29 PALMS, IMPERIAL BEACH NAVAL AIR STATI… | $46.17 | $25.97 | $72.14 | Union |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: (6) BARGE MATE (DREDGING) | $61.34 | $40.95 | $102.29 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: (5) FIREMAN-OILER, DECKHAND… | $60.73 | $40.95 | $101.68 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: (4) WINCH OPERATOR (STERN WINCH ON… | $61.27 | $40.95 | $102.22 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: (3) DECKMATE (DREDGING) | $61.82 | $40.95 | $102.77 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: (2) DREDGE DOZER (DREDGING) | $61.93 | $40.95 | $102.88 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: (1) LEVERMAN (DREDGING) | $67.90 | $40.95 | $108.85 | 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 |
| 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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, 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 … | $66.75 | $33.20 | $99.95 | 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 incl… | $66.58 | $33.20 | $99.78 | 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 OPERAT… | $66.41 | $33.20 | $99.61 | 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; Pola… | $66.29 | $33.20 | $99.49 | 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: CHIN… | $66.18 | $33.20 | $99.38 | 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: 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: 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: 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, 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, 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 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 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 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 20PREMIUM 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 2 | $64.18 | $33.20 | $97.38 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT, ALL OTHER WORK: GROUP 1 | $63.40 | $33.20 | $96.60 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER (FENCE PREMIUM PAY: $6.00 additional per hour at the… | $45.78 | $26.51 | $72.29 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (SHEET METAL TECHNICIAN) SHEET METAL…c. New multi-family residential buildings, not exceeding five stories of living space in height, provided each unit is heated or cooled by a separate system. Hotels and motels are excluded. d. LIGHT COMMERCIAL WORK: Any … | $38.65 | $10.31 | $48.96 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (EXCEPT CAMP PENDLETON) | $51.45 | $30.92 | $82.37 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (CAMP PENDLETON) | $53.45 | $30.92 | $84.37 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTERS: INCLUDING LEAD ABATEMENT: (2) ALL OTHER WORK | $38.52 | $18.64 | $57.16 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $42.80 | $12.64 | $55.44 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER GROUP 3 | $30.07 | $21.12 | $51.19 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER GROUP 2 | $27.99 | $19.77 | $47.76 | Union |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER GROUP 1 | $26.34 | $19.77 | $46.11 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER; MARBLE SETTER | $46.73 | $19.02 | $65.75 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 7FOOTNOTE: HAZMAT PAY: WORK ON A HAZMAT JOB, WHERE HAZMAT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED, SHALL BE PAID, IN ADDITION TO THE CLASSIFICATION WORKING IN, AS FOLLOWS: LEVELS A, B AND C - +$1.00 PER HOUR. WORKERS SHALL BE PAID HAZM… | $45.31 | $27.07 | $72.38 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 6FOOTNOTE: HAZMAT PAY: WORK ON A HAZMAT JOB, WHERE HAZMAT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED, SHALL BE PAID, IN ADDITION TO THE CLASSIFICATION WORKING IN, AS FOLLOWS: LEVELS A, B AND C - +$1.00 PER HOUR. WORKERS SHALL BE PAID HAZM… | $43.80 | $27.07 | $70.87 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 5CRANES FOOTNOTE: HAZMAT PAY: WORK ON A HAZMAT JOB, WHERE HAZMAT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED, SHALL BE PAID, IN ADDITION TO THE CLASSIFICATION WORKING IN, AS FOLLOWS: LEVELS A, B AND C - +$1.00 PER HOUR. WORKERS SHALL BE PA… | $43.31 | $27.07 | $70.38 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 4FOOTNOTE: HAZMAT PAY: WORK ON A HAZMAT JOB, WHERE HAZMAT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED, SHALL BE PAID, IN ADDITION TO THE CLASSIFICATION WORKING IN, AS FOLLOWS: LEVELS A, B AND C - +$1.00 PER HOUR. WORKERS SHALL BE PAID HAZM… | $43.11 | $27.07 | $70.18 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 32-AXLE WATER TRUCK, 3-AXLE DUMP TRUCK, 3-AXLE FLAT BED, EROSION CONTROL NOZZLEMAN, DUMP CRETE TRUCK UNDER 6.5 YD, FORKLIFT 15,000 LBS AND OVER, PRELL TRUCK, PIPELINE WORK TRUCK DRIVER, ROAD OIL SPREADER, CEMENT DISTRIBUT… | $42.91 | $27.07 | $69.98 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2FOOTNOTE: HAZMAT PAY: WORK ON A HAZMAT JOB, WHERE HAZMAT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED, SHALL BE PAID, IN ADDITION TO THE CLASSIFICATION WORKING IN, AS FOLLOWS: LEVELS A, B AND C - +$1.00 PER HOUR. WORKERS SHALL BE PAID HAZM… | $42.71 | $27.07 | $69.78 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1FOOTNOTE: HAZMAT PAY: WORK ON A HAZMAT JOB, WHERE HAZMAT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED, SHALL BE PAID, IN ADDITION TO THE CLASSIFICATION WORKING IN, AS FOLLOWS: LEVELS A, B AND C - +$1.00 PER HOUR. WORKERS SHALL BE PAID HAZM… | $32.12 | $27.07 | $59.19 | Union |
Every other classification (40)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKERS/INSULATOR(INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS, AND FINISHES TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS) | $56.32 | $26.52 | $82.84 | Union |
| FIRE STOP TECHNICIAN(APPLICATION OF FIRESTOPPING MATERIALS FOR WALL OPENINGS AND PENETRATIONS IN WALLS, FLOORS, CEILINGS AND CURTAIN WALLS) | $39.94 | $20.65 | $60.59 | Union |
| ASBESTOS WORKERS/INSULATOR(INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS, AND FINISHES TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS) | $56.32 | $26.52 | $82.84 | Union |
| FIRE STOP TECHNICIAN(APPLICATION OF FIRESTOPPING MATERIALS FOR WALL OPENINGS AND PENETRATIONS IN WALLS, FLOORS, CEILINGS AND CURTAIN WALLS) | $39.94 | $20.65 | $60.59 | Union |
| ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKER/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER(INCLUDES PREPARATION, WETTING, STRIPPING, REMOVAL, SCRAPPING, VACUUMING, BAGGING AND DISPOSING OF ALL INSULATION MATERIALS FROM MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, WHETHER THEY CONTAIN ASBESTOS OR NOT) | $23.52 | $13.37 | $36.89 | Union |
| BOILERMAKER | $51.98 | $42.11 | $94.09 | Union |
| TILE LAYER | $51.82 | $19.32 | $71.14 | Union |
| TILE FINISHER | $37.96 | $13.77 | $51.73 | Union |
| MARBLE FINISHER | $43.38 | $15.36 | $58.74 | Union |
| TERRAZZO WORKER/SETTER | $49.62 | $15.26 | $64.88 | Union |
| TERRAZZO FINISHER | $42.11 | $14.67 | $56.78 | Union |
| DRYWALL: DRYWALL STOCKER/SCRAPPER ((1) WORK ON WOOD FRAMED… | $22.16 | $8.62 | $30.78 | Union |
| DRYWALL: DRYWALL INSTALLER/LATHER ((1) WORK ON WOOD FRAMED… | $32.14 | $16.28 | $48.42 | Union |
| DRYWALL: DRYWALL STOCKER/SCRAPPER(2) ALL OTHER WORK | $21.45 | $12.18 | $33.63 | Union |
| DRYWALL: DRYWALL INSTALLER/LATHER(2) ALL OTHER WORK | $44.53 | $27.09 | $71.62 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $52.37 | $26.18 | $78.55 | Union |
| DIVER: (4) ASSISTANT TENDERper dayAMOUNTS IN ""RATES' COLUMN ARE PER DAY | $418.96 | $26.18 | $445.14 | Union |
| DIVER: (3) TENDERper dayAMOUNTS IN ""RATES' COLUMN ARE PER DAY | $442.96 | $26.18 | $469.14 | Union |
| DIVER: (2) STANDBYper dayAMOUNTS IN ""RATES' COLUMN ARE PER DAY | $450.96 | $26.18 | $477.14 | Union |
| DIVER: (1) WETper dayAMOUNTS IN ""RATES' COLUMN ARE PER DAY | $901.92 | $26.18 | $928.10 | Union |
| MODULAR FURNITURE INSTALLER | $25.00 | $13.06 | $38.06 | Union |
| MILLWRIGHT | $52.24 | $26.68 | $78.92 | Union |
| SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS: SOUND TECHNICIAN TERMINATING, OPERATING…FINAL CHECK-OUT SCOPE OF WORK: ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, OPERATION, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF COMPONENTS OR SYSTEMS AS USED IN CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION, AMPLIFIED MASTER TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION, CATV ON PRIVATE PROPERTY,… | $43.78 | $15.39 | $59.17 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: (4) POWDERMAN HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, M.L… | $51.87 | $18.79 | $70.66 | 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 |
| 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: (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 |
| 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, CRANES, PILEDRIVING & HOISTING… | $70.75 | $33.20 | $103.95 | 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…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… | $67.75 | $33.20 | $100.95 | 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 |
| IRONWORKER (ORNAMENTAL, REINFORCING AND PREMIUM PAY: $6.00… | $50.70 | $35.15 | $85.85 | Union |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER | $42.60 | $22.13 | $64.73 | Union |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER(1) BUILDING & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION | $43.59 | $24.80 | $68.39 | Union |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER(2) Residential Construction (Wood frame apartments, single family homes and multi-duplexes up to and including four stories) | $32.27 | $14.70 | $46.97 | Union |
| GLAZIER | $52.90 | $22.16 | $75.06 | Union |
| SOFT FLOOR LAYER | $40.77 | $19.37 | $60.14 | Union |
| PLASTERERNORTH ISLAND NAVAL AIR STATION, COLORADO NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE, IMPERIAL BEACH NAVAL AIR STATION: $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.
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 CA20260001, 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.