Prevailing wage rates in Larimer County, CO
Davis-Bacon rates as of May 18, 2026, in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO BLS area
Electricians on federal building jobs in Larimer County must be paid at least $46.80 an hour plus $19.53 an hour in fringe benefits (CO20260024, modification 1, published May 18, 2026). Larimer County has 4 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 | $14.28 – $66.33 | $29.52 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $22.21 – $70.83 | $29.14 an hour |
| Carpenters | $14.76 – $26.70 | $28.04 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $16.08 – $53.83 | $31.08 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $24.23 – $62.05 | $30.13 an hour |
| Roofers | $14.73 – $16.03 | $23.37 an hour |
Building construction
Determination CO20260024, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 30 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $46.80 | $19.53 | $66.33 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER (EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $47.23 | $21.68 | $68.91 | Union |
| PIPEFITTER (INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION; EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT… | $45.55 | $23.26 | $68.81 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (EXCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL… | $21.87 | $4.83 | $26.70 | Survey |
| CARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING ONLY) | $16.91 | $0.00 | $16.91 | Survey |
| CARPENTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING ONLY) | $17.49 | $0.00 | $17.49 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $16.96 | $3.68 | $20.64 | Survey |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.87 | $2.80 | $16.67 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $21.50 | $0.00 | $21.50 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $18.58 | $2.42 | $21.00 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $20.78 | $5.78 | $26.56 | Survey |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER: ORNAMENTAL | $39.21 | $12.50 | $51.71 | Union |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $39.21 | $12.50 | $51.71 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDES HVAC DUCT INST24ALLATION; EXCLUDES… | $43.05 | $22.65 | $65.70 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER (SPRAY) | $27.41 | $11.56 | $38.97 | Union |
| PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $17.00 | $1.81 | $18.81 | Survey |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $16.03 | $0.00 | $16.03 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $21.44 | $10.23 | $31.67 | Survey |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $21.96 | $0.00 | $21.96 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $17.34 | $0.00 | $17.34 | Survey |
Every other classification (10)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELEVATOR MECHANICFOOTNOTE: A.VACATION: 6%/UNDER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. 8%/OVER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. B. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; INDEPENDENCE DA… | $56.57 | $38.44 | $95.01 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE (91 TO 140 TONS) | $37.34 | $15.20 | $52.54 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE (51 TO 90 TONS) | $36.09 | $15.20 | $51.29 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE (50 TONS AND UNDER) | $35.78 | $15.20 | $50.98 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE (141 TONS AND OVER) | $39.80 | $15.20 | $55.00 | Union |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET ONLY | $16.25 | $14.33 | $30.58 | Union |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | Survey |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $15.99 | $0.00 | $15.99 | Survey |
| INSULATOR - MECHANICAL(DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) | $18.46 | $3.10 | $21.56 | Survey |
| ACOUSTICAL CEILING MECHANIC | $21.08 | $0.00 | $21.08 | 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.
Residential construction
Determination CO20260004, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 34 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF… | $35.40 | $16.06 | $51.46 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF… | $31.96 | $12.50 | $44.46 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF… | $31.75 | $13.25 | $45.00 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (EL PASO COUNTY) | $30.53 | $16.30 | $46.83 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER (INCLUDING HVAC PIPE) (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BOULDER… | $23.24 | $5.35 | $28.59 | Union |
| PLUMBERS (INCLUDE HVAC PIPE) & PIPEFITTERS (EXCLUDE HVAC PIPE)TRAVEL OR ZONE PAY: TRAVEL OR ZONE PAY SHALL APPLY TO PROJECTS OVER SEVENTY-FIVE (75) MILES FROM THE INTERSECTION OF I-25 AND THE EL PASO/PUEBLO COUNTY LINE. APPRENTICE SHALL RECEIVE THE SAME ZONE PAY AS A JOURNEYMAN. TR… | $41.40 | $17.17 | $58.57 | Union |
| PLUMBER: (PLUMBERS INCLUDE HVAC PIPE) & PIPEFITTERS (EXCLUDE… | $41.32 | $16.01 | $57.33 | Union |
| PIPEFITTER (EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE) (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BOULDER… | $44.15 | $22.43 | $66.58 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $18.47 | $3.74 | $22.21 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| FORMBUILDER/FORMSETTER | $12.78 | $1.98 | $14.76 | Survey |
| CARPENTER (EXCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING/FRAMING, METAL STUD WORK… | $16.36 | $1.38 | $17.74 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORERS: BRICK FINISHERS/TENDERS | $11.25 | $0.00 | $11.25 | Survey |
| LABORERS: (COMMON) | $8.86 | $0.00 | $8.86 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:(ROLLER: SELF-PROPELLED ALL TYPES… | $34.05 | $14.25 | $48.30 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: WATER WAGON | $34.05 | $14.25 | $48.30 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: SCRAPER: SINGLE BOWL UNDER 40 CUBIC… | $34.21 | $14.25 | $48.46 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: SCRAPER: SINGLE BOWL INCLUDING PUPS… | $34.41 | $14.25 | $48.66 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: ROLLER: SELF-PROPELLED RUBBER TIRES… | $33.62 | $14.25 | $47.87 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: MOTOR GRADER: BLADE-ROUGH | $34.05 | $14.25 | $48.30 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: MOTOR GRADER: BLADE-FINISH | $34.58 | $14.25 | $48.83 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BULLDOZER | $34.05 | $14.25 | $48.30 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: FRONT END LOADER | $16.50 | $0.00 | $16.50 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (BACKHOE) | $12.98 | $3.31 | $16.29 | Survey |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $39.21 | $12.50 | $51.71 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT AND INSTALLATION OF HVAC SYSTEMS) | $43.05 | $22.65 | $65.70 | Union |
| SHEET METAL WORKER: ALL OTHER WORK | $17.30 | $4.05 | $21.35 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY (EXCLUDES DRYWALL FINISHING… | $13.62 | $3.39 | $17.01 | Survey |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $14.73 | $0.00 | $14.73 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $16.80 | $0.00 | $16.80 | Survey |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BOULDER, BROOMFIELD, DENVER… | $41.91 | $12.49 | $54.40 | Union |
Every other classification (4)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLAZIER | $37.26 | $13.15 | $50.41 | Union |
| LABORERS: CONCRETE/MASON TENDERS | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | Survey |
| DRYWALL HANGER/FRAMER (INCLUDING METAL STUD WORK) | $17.13 | $2.63 | $19.76 | Survey |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $13.00 | $0.00 | $13.00 | 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.
Highway construction
Determination CO20260014, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 97 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: GROUNDSMAN(WELD) | $16.93 | $3.58 | $20.51 | Survey |
| TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: GROUNDSMAN(MESA) | $16.00 | $5.85 | $21.85 | Survey |
| TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: GROUNDSMAN(LARIMIER) | $11.44 | $2.84 | $14.28 | Survey |
| ELECTRICIAN: TRAFFIC SIGNALIZTION (WELD) | $25.84 | $6.66 | $32.50 | Survey |
| ELECTRICIAN: EXCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION (WELD) | $33.45 | $7.58 | $41.03 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER, FORM WORK ONLY (WELD) | $16.54 | $3.90 | $20.44 | Survey |
| CARPENTER, FORM WORK ONLY (LARIMER, MESA) | $18.79 | $3.67 | $22.46 | Survey |
| CARPENTER (EXCLUDES FORM WORK) | $20.72 | $5.34 | $26.06 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL (SETS UP/MOVES BARRELS, CONES, INSTALL… | $12.43 | $3.22 | $15.65 | Survey |
| LABORER: TRAFFIC CONTROL (FLAGGER) | $9.55 | $3.05 | $12.60 | Survey |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER (MESA, WELD) | $16.23 | $3.36 | $19.59 | Survey |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER (LARIMER) | $17.27 | $3.83 | $21.10 | Survey |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $12.26 | $3.16 | $15.42 | Survey |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW (HAND HELD) | $16.29 | $6.14 | $22.43 | Survey |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $16.29 | $4.25 | $20.54 | Survey |
| LABORER: ASPHALT SPREADER | $18.58 | $4.65 | $23.23 | Survey |
| LABORER: ASPHALT SHOVELER | $21.21 | $4.25 | $25.46 | Survey |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER (WELD) | $16.72 | $4.25 | $20.97 | Survey |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER (LARIMER) | $18.66 | $4.66 | $23.32 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (5)-DRILL RIG CAISSON (WATSON 2500… | $35.41 | $15.20 | $50.61 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (4)-OILER (WELD COUNTY) | $35.20 | $15.20 | $50.40 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (3)- DRILL RIG CAISSON (SMALLER THAN… | $35.03 | $15.20 | $50.23 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $13.13 | $2.95 | $16.08 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCREED (WELD) | $27.95 | $3.50 | $31.45 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCREED (MESA) | $27.24 | $5.04 | $32.28 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCREED (LARIMER) | $27.20 | $5.52 | $32.72 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCRAPER (WELD) | $30.14 | $1.40 | $31.54 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCRAPER (MESA) | $24.06 | $4.13 | $28.19 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: SCRAPER (LARIMER) | $21.33 | $3.50 | $24.83 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROTOMILL (WELD) | $16.22 | $4.41 | $20.63 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROTOMILL (LARIMER) | $18.59 | $4.41 | $23.00 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER/COMPACTOR (DIRT AND GRADE… | $21.33 | $6.99 | $28.32 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLER/COMPACTOR (DIRT AND GRADE… | $23.67 | $8.22 | $31.89 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER (MESA) | $23.93 | $9.22 | $33.15 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER (LARIMER) | $24.16 | $8.35 | $32.51 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC (WELD) | $24.67 | $5.68 | $30.35 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC (MESA) | $25.50 | $5.38 | $30.88 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MECHANIC (LARIMER) | $27.68 | $4.57 | $32.25 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER (FRONT END) (WELD) | $23.92 | $6.67 | $30.59 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER (FRONT END) (MESA) | $22.44 | $9.22 | $31.66 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER (FRONT END) (LARIMER) | $20.45 | $3.50 | $23.95 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GUARDRAIL/POST DRIVER | $16.07 | $4.41 | $20.48 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE (WELD) | $24.53 | $6.15 | $30.68 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE (MESA) | $23.42 | $9.22 | $32.64 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE (LARIMER) | $24.82 | $5.75 | $30.57 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $15.91 | $4.68 | $20.59 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: DRILL (MESA) | $35.06 | $0.00 | $35.06 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: DRILL (LARIMER, WELD) | $31.39 | $0.00 | $31.39 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER (MESA) | $22.67 | $8.72 | $31.39 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER (LARIMER, WELD) | $22.05 | $6.23 | $28.28 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER (WELD) | $23.23 | $6.89 | $30.12 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER (MESA) | $23.38 | $6.58 | $29.96 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER (LARIMER) | $23.55 | $6.20 | $29.75 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOOM | $22.67 | $8.72 | $31.39 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID LOADER (MESA, WELD) | $15.37 | $4.28 | $19.65 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID LOADER (LARIMER) | $17.13 | $4.46 | $21.59 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/TRACKHOE (WELD) | $20.98 | $6.33 | $27.31 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/TRACKHOE (MESA) | $19.81 | $6.34 | $26.15 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/TRACKHOE (LARIMER) | $21.46 | $4.85 | $26.31 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT SPREADER (MESA, WELD) | $23.66 | $7.36 | $31.02 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT SPREADER (LARIMER) | $25.88 | $6.80 | $32.68 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT ROLLER (WELD) | $27.23 | $3.50 | $30.73 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT ROLLER (MESA) | $24.25 | $3.50 | $27.75 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT ROLLER (LARIMER) | $23.57 | $3.50 | $27.07 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT PAVER | $21.50 | $3.50 | $25.00 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT LAYDOWN (MESA,WELD) | $23.93 | $7.72 | $31.65 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ASPHALT LAYDOWN (LARIMER) | $26.75 | $5.39 | $32.14 | Survey |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL, EXCLUDES GUARDRAIL INSTALLATION… | $18.22 | $6.01 | $24.23 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER (SPRAY ONLY) | $16.99 | $2.87 | $19.86 | Survey |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING:PAINTER (WELD) | $14.66 | $3.21 | $17.87 | Survey |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING:PAINTER (MESA) | $14.75 | $3.21 | $17.96 | Survey |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER (LARIMER) | $14.79 | $3.98 | $18.77 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (WELD) | $17.48 | $3.00 | $20.48 | Survey |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (MESA) | $17.53 | $3.00 | $20.53 | Survey |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER (LARIMER) | $16.05 | $3.00 | $19.05 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK (WELD) | $19.28 | $5.04 | $24.32 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK (MESA) | $15.96 | $5.27 | $21.23 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK (LARIMER) | $19.14 | $4.99 | $24.13 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: TRUCK MOUNTED ATTENUATOR | $12.43 | $3.22 | $15.65 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SEMI/TRAILER TRUCK | $18.39 | $4.13 | $22.52 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: PICKUP AND PILOT CAR | $13.93 | $3.68 | $17.61 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: MULTI-PURPOSE SPECIALTY & HOISTING TRUCK (WELD) | $16.87 | $5.56 | $22.43 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: MULTI-PURPOSE SPECIALTY & HOISTING TRUCK (LARIMER… | $16.65 | $5.46 | $22.11 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: MECHANIC | $26.48 | $3.50 | $29.98 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK (MESA,WELD) | $18.84 | $5.17 | $24.01 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK (LARIMER) | $18.96 | $5.30 | $24.26 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK (WELD) | $15.27 | $5.27 | $20.54 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK (MESA) | $15.27 | $4.28 | $19.55 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK (LARIMER) | $18.86 | $3.50 | $22.36 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR (WELD) | $20.61 | $5.27 | $25.88 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR (MESA) | $19.17 | $4.84 | $24.01 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR (LARIMER) | $19.28 | $4.89 | $24.17 | Survey |
Every other classification (5)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $26.75 | $6.16 | $32.91 | Survey |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE | $16.29 | $4.25 | $20.54 | Survey |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING, EXCLUDES GUARDRAIL INSTALLATION… | $16.69 | $5.45 | $22.14 | Survey |
| GUARDRAIL INSTALLER (LARMER, WELD) | $12.89 | $3.39 | $16.28 | Survey |
| FENCE ERECTOR (WELD) | $17.46 | $3.47 | $20.93 | 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.
Heavy construction
Determination CO20260002, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 45 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (PUEBLO COUNTY) | $35.40 | $16.06 | $51.46 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BOULDER, BROOMFIELD, DENVER… | $46.80 | $19.53 | $66.33 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (MESA COUNTY IN COLRADO.) | $31.75 | $13.25 | $45.00 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (EL PASO COUNTY) | $40.70 | $18.47 | $59.17 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BOULDER, BROOMFIELD, DENVER, DOUGLAS… | $50.68 | $20.15 | $70.83 | Union |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (EL PASO COUNTY) | $45.90 | $17.17 | $63.07 | Union |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (PUEBLO COUNTY) | $45.90 | $17.17 | $63.07 | Union |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (MESA COUNTY) | $41.32 | $16.01 | $57.33 | Union |
| PIPEFITTER (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BOULDER, BROOMFIELD, DENVER… | $44.15 | $22.43 | $66.58 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTERS: FORM BUILDING AND SETTING | $16.97 | $2.74 | $19.71 | Survey |
| CARPENTERS: ALL OTHER WORK | $15.14 | $3.37 | $18.51 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORERS: PIPELAYER | $18.68 | $6.78 | $25.46 | Union |
| LABORERS: LANDSCAPE | $12.56 | $3.21 | $15.77 | Survey |
| LABORERS: FLAGGER | $8.91 | $3.80 | $12.71 | Survey |
| LABORERS: (COMMON) | $11.22 | $2.92 | $14.14 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: TRACKHOE | $35.20 | $15.20 | $50.40 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: SCRAPER: SINGLE BOWL, INCLUDING PUPS… | $35.41 | $15.20 | $50.61 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: SCRAPER: SINGLE BOWL UNDER 40 CUBIC… | $35.20 | $15.20 | $50.40 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: OILER | $34.14 | $15.20 | $49.34 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: MECHANIC | $35.58 | $15.20 | $50.78 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: FORKLIFT | $34.58 | $15.20 | $49.78 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANES: 141 TONS AND OVER | $38.63 | $15.20 | $53.83 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANES: 91 TO 140 TONS | $36.27 | $15.20 | $51.47 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANES: 51 TO 90 TONS | $35.07 | $15.20 | $50.27 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANES: 50 TONS AND UNDER | $34.77 | $15.20 | $49.97 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BULLDOZER | $34.05 | $15.20 | $49.25 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BLADE: ROUGH | $34.05 | $15.20 | $49.25 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: BLADE: FINISH | $34.58 | $15.20 | $49.78 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: SKID LOADER | $15.37 | $4.41 | $19.78 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: FRONT END LOADER | $17.24 | $3.23 | $20.47 | Survey |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (BACKHOE) | $16.36 | $2.48 | $18.84 | Survey |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $39.21 | $22.84 | $62.05 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $43.05 | $22.65 | $65.70 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTERS: BRUSH, ROLLER & SPRAY | $15.81 | $3.26 | $19.07 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $17.31 | $2.85 | $20.16 | Survey |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BOULDER, BROOMFIELD, DENVER… | $42.37 | $12.86 | $55.23 | Union |
| BRICKLAYER (EL PASO AND PUEBLO COUNTIES) | $32.93 | $14.29 | $47.22 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVERS: TANDEM/SEMI AND WATER | $27.59 | $4.87 | $32.46 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: PICKUP | $26.96 | $4.87 | $31.83 | Union |
Every other classification (6)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASBESTOS WORKERS/INSULATOR (INCLUDES APPLICATION OF ALL… | $36.98 | $16.82 | $53.80 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN AND WELDER | $61.46 | $14.90 | $76.36 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $44.27 | $9.41 | $53.68 | Union |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN | $27.39 | $5.82 | $33.21 | Union |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $18.83 | $3.90 | $22.73 | Survey |
| BOILERMAKER | $17.60 | $0.00 | $17.60 | 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 Colorado'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 CO20260024, CO20260004, CO20260014, CO20260002, 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.