Prevailing wage rates in Washington County, OR
Davis-Bacon rates as of July 30, 2026, in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA BLS area
Electricians on federal building jobs in Washington County must be paid at least $52.12 an hour plus $24.37 an hour in fringe benefits (OR20260101, modification 1, published May 18, 2026). Washington County has 5 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 | $60.75 – $100.29 | $50.53 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $79.22 – $95.49 | $48.56 an hour |
| Carpenters | $20.15 – $70.75 | $35.44 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $20.73 – $71.65 | $38.00 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $82.83 | $47.17 an hour |
| Roofers | $12.00 – $27.49 | $29.43 an hour |
Building construction
Determination OR20260101, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 43 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN (COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN/LOW VOLTAGE WIRING ONLY) | $52.12 | $24.37 | $76.49 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN | $63.50 | $29.73 | $93.23 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PIPEFITTER | $60.77 | $34.72 | $95.49 | Union |
| PLUMBER | $60.77 | $34.72 | $95.49 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $51.65 | $27.57 | $79.22 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $52.62 | $16.81 | $69.43 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $39.11 | $17.30 | $56.41 | Union |
| LABORER: HOD CARRIER | $43.79 | $17.05 | $60.84 | Union |
| LABORER: CONCRETE SAW | $40.41 | $17.30 | $57.71 | Union |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $40.41 | $17.30 | $57.71 | Union |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $15.05 | $0.00 | $15.05 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $54.75 | $16.90 | $71.65 | Union |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $54.75 | $16.90 | $71.65 | Union |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $54.75 | $16.90 | $71.65 | Union |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $54.75 | $16.90 | $71.65 | Union |
| OPERATOR: OILER | $45.81 | $16.90 | $62.71 | Union |
| OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $45.81 | $16.90 | $62.71 | Union |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $50.27 | $16.90 | $67.17 | Union |
| OPERATOR: PUMP | $49.03 | $16.90 | $65.93 | Union |
| OPERATOR: PAVER(ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE) | $35.76 | $3.60 | $39.36 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $29.27 | $0.00 | $29.27 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $20.43 | $2.31 | $22.74 | Survey |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER | $48.31 | $34.52 | $82.83 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $54.99 | $33.92 | $88.91 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER | $40.85 | $16.68 | $57.53 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $27.49 | $0.00 | $27.49 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $46.13 | $20.31 | $66.44 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $49.60 | $25.15 | $74.75 | Union |
| CAULKER | $47.58 | $28.45 | $76.03 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $21.30 | $5.66 | $26.96 | Survey |
Every other classification (13)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $62.02 | $22.36 | $84.38 | Union |
| HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (FIRE STOP TECHNICIAN) | $46.64 | $18.88 | $65.52 | Union |
| TILE SETTER | $43.93 | $21.81 | $65.74 | Union |
| TILE FINISHER | $32.68 | $16.48 | $49.16 | Union |
| BRICK FINISHER | $32.68 | $16.48 | $49.16 | Union |
| DRYWALL HANGER | $52.43 | $17.01 | $69.44 | Union |
| OPERATOR: CRANE (90-199 TON) | $54.75 | $16.90 | $71.65 | Union |
| OPERATOR: CRANE (300-399 TON) | $58.82 | $16.90 | $75.72 | Union |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $45.52 | $22.03 | $67.55 | Union |
| GLAZIER | $53.15 | $23.21 | $76.36 | Union |
| FLOOR LAYER: SOFT FLOORS | $41.77 | $21.18 | $62.95 | Union |
| PLASTERER | $23.66 | $0.00 | $23.66 | Survey |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $22.39 | $7.95 | $30.34 | 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 OR20260019, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 30 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $41.67 | $19.08 | $60.75 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER (INCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $48.62 | $34.72 | $83.34 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER, INCLUDING ACCOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, FORM… | $33.48 | $14.03 | $47.51 | Union |
| CARPENTER, INCLUDING ACCOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, FORM… | $36.27 | $14.03 | $50.30 | Union |
| CARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING ONLY) | $17.85 | $2.30 | $20.15 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 | $34.39 | $17.30 | $51.69 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 | $40.41 | $17.30 | $57.71 | Union |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $16.57 | $9.95 | $26.52 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 6- $3.00 ZONE 3 - $6.00 FOR THE FOLLOWING METROPOLITAN COUNTIES: MULTNOMAH; CLACKAMAS; MARION; WASHINGTON; YAMHILL; AND COLUMBIA; CLARK; AND COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON WITH MODIFICATIONS AS INDICATED: ALL JOBS OR PROJECTS… | $45.81 | $16.90 | $62.71 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 5- $3.00 ZONE 3 - $6.00 FOR THE FOLLOWING METROPOLITAN COUNTIES: MULTNOMAH; CLACKAMAS; MARION; WASHINGTON; YAMHILL; AND COLUMBIA; CLARK; AND COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON WITH MODIFICATIONS AS INDICATED: ALL JOBS OR PROJECTS… | $49.03 | $16.90 | $65.93 | Union |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $25.67 | $0.00 | $25.67 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTERS: (BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY) | $40.85 | $16.68 | $57.53 | Union |
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $41.19 | $17.09 | $58.28 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $46.13 | $20.31 | $66.44 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $49.60 | $25.15 | $74.75 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $17.00 | $5.95 | $22.95 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $17.39 | $4.39 | $21.78 | Survey |
Every other classification (12)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TILE SETTER | $43.93 | $21.81 | $65.74 | Union |
| TILE FINISHER | $32.68 | $16.48 | $49.16 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 4ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES): ZONE 2 - $3.00 ZONE 3 - $6.00 FOR THE FOLLOWING METROPOLITAN COUNTIES: MULTNOMAH; CLACKAMAS; MARION; WASHINGTON; YAMHILL; AND COLUMBIA; CLARK; AND COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON WITH … | $50.27 | $16.90 | $67.17 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 3ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES): ZONE 2 - $3.00 ZONE 3 - $6.00 FOR THE FOLLOWING METROPOLITAN COUNTIES: MULTNOMAH; CLACKAMAS; MARION; WASHINGTON; YAMHILL; AND COLUMBIA; CLARK; AND COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON WITH … | $53.60 | $16.90 | $70.50 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2- $3.00 ZONE 3 - $6.00 FOR THE FOLLOWING METROPOLITAN COUNTIES: MULTNOMAH; CLACKAMAS; MARION; WASHINGTON; YAMHILL; AND COLUMBIA; CLARK; AND COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON WITH MODIFICATIONS AS INDICATED: ALL JOBS OR PROJECTS… | $54.75 | $16.90 | $71.65 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1B- $3.00 ZONE 3 - $6.00 FOR THE FOLLOWING METROPOLITAN COUNTIES: MULTNOMAH; CLACKAMAS; MARION; WASHINGTON; YAMHILL; AND COLUMBIA; CLARK; AND COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON WITH MODIFICATIONS AS INDICATED: ALL JOBS OR PROJECTS… | $60.98 | $16.90 | $77.88 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1A- $3.00 ZONE 3 - $6.00 FOR THE FOLLOWING METROPOLITAN COUNTIES: MULTNOMAH; CLACKAMAS; MARION; WASHINGTON; YAMHILL; AND COLUMBIA; CLARK; AND COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON WITH MODIFICATIONS AS INDICATED: ALL JOBS OR PROJECTS… | $58.82 | $16.90 | $75.72 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1- $3.00 ZONE 3 - $6.00 FOR THE FOLLOWING METROPOLITAN COUNTIES: MULTNOMAH; CLACKAMAS; MARION; WASHINGTON; YAMHILL; AND COLUMBIA; CLARK; AND COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON WITH MODIFICATIONS AS INDICATED: ALL JOBS OR PROJECTS… | $56.66 | $16.90 | $73.56 | Union |
| LABORERS: (MASON TENDER-BRICK) | $43.79 | $17.05 | $60.84 | Union |
| PLASTERER | $46.56 | $19.83 | $66.39 | Union |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $22.18 | $7.40 | $29.58 | Survey |
| FENCE ERECTOR (CHAIN LINK/CYCLONE FENCE) | $16.30 | $2.22 | $18.52 | 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 OR20260001, modification 3, published July 30, 2026. 45 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| CABLE SPLICER (CLACKAMAS, CLATSOP, COLUMBIA, HOOD RIVER…$1.50/HOUR ZONE 2: 51-70 MILES $3.50/HOUR ZONE 3: 71-90 MILES $5.50/HOUR ZONE 4: BEYOND 90 MILES $9.00/HOUR *THESE ARE NOT MILES DRIVEN. ZONES ARE BASED ON DELORRNE STREET ATLAS USA 2006 PLUS | $69.85 | $30.44 | $100.29 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (CLACKAMAS, CLATSOP, COLUMBIA, HOOD RIVER…$1.50/HOUR ZONE 2: 51-70 MILES $3.50/HOUR ZONE 3: 71-90 MILES $5.50/HOUR ZONE 4: BEYOND 90 MILES $9.00/HOUR *THESE ARE NOT MILES DRIVEN. ZONES ARE BASED ON DELORRNE STREET ATLAS USA 2006 PLUS | $63.50 | $29.73 | $93.23 | Union |
| CABLE SPLICER (BAKER, GILLIAM, GRANT, MORROW, UMATILLA, UNION… | $63.00 | $27.87 | $90.87 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (BAKER, GILLIAM, GRANT, MORROW, UMATILLA, UNION… | $60.00 | $27.78 | $87.78 | Union |
| CABLE SPLICER (BENTON, CROOK, DESCHUTES, JEFFERSON, LANE (EAST… | $60.80 | $22.24 | $83.04 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (BENTON, CROOK, DESCHUTES, JEFFERSON, LANE (EAST OF… | $56.46 | $23.05 | $79.51 | Union |
| CABLE SPLICER (MALHEUR COUNTY) | $46.81 | $19.86 | $66.67 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (MALHEUR COUNTY) | $42.55 | $19.86 | $62.41 | Union |
| CABLE SPLICER (DOUGLAS (EAST OF A LINE RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH…$0.00 PER HOUR ZONE 2: > 20-30 MILES $1.50 PER HOUR ZONE 3: >30-40 MILES $3.30 PER HOUR ZONE 4: >40-50 MILES $5.00 PER HOUR ZONE 5: >50-60 MILES $6.80 PER HOUR ZONE 6: >60 MILES $9.50 PER HOUR *THESE ARE NOT MILES DRIVEN… | $64.58 | $23.31 | $87.89 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (DOUGLAS (EAST OF A LINE RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH…$0.00 PER HOUR ZONE 2: > 20-30 MILES $1.50 PER HOUR ZONE 3: >30-40 MILES $3.30 PER HOUR ZONE 4: >40-50 MILES $5.00 PER HOUR ZONE 5: >50-60 MILES $6.80 PER HOUR ZONE 6: >60 MILES $9.50 PER HOUR *THESE ARE NOT MILES DRIVEN… | $47.04 | $21.84 | $68.88 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (COOS, CURRY, LINCOLN, DOUGLAS AND LANE COUNTIES… | $50.03 | $24.00 | $74.03 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTERS: EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ANY… | $53.94 | $16.81 | $70.75 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 | $39.00 | $17.30 | $56.30 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 | $40.41 | $17.30 | $57.71 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 | $34.39 | $17.30 | $51.69 | Union |
| TIMBER SALES ROADS: (LABORERS) | $8.35 | $4.30 | $12.65 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 4 (SEE GROUP INFORMATION IN… | $50.27 | $16.90 | $67.17 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 5 (SEE GROUP INFORMATION IN… | $49.03 | $16.90 | $65.93 | Union |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER | $48.31 | $34.52 | $82.83 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: HIGHWAY & PARKING LOT STRIPER | $41.19 | $17.09 | $58.28 | Union |
| PAINTER | $40.25 | $16.67 | $56.92 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON (ZONE DIFFERENTIAL | $46.13 | $20.31 | $66.44 | Union |
| CEMENT MASONS: DOING BOTH COMPOSITION/POWER MACHINERY AND… | $48.05 | $20.31 | $68.36 | Union |
| CEMENT MASONS: ON SUSPENDED, SWINGING AND/OR HANGING SCAFFOLD… | $47.09 | $20.31 | $67.40 | Union |
| CEMENT MASONS: COMPOSITION WORKERS AND POWER MACHINERY… | $47.09 | $20.31 | $67.40 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $49.60 | $25.15 | $74.75 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1(FOOTNOTE C: HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS: PERSONNEL IN ALL CRAFT CLASSIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO WORKING INSIDE A FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE PERMIETER SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH … | $35.41 | $18.30 | $53.71 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 3(FOOTNOTE C: HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS: PERSONNEL IN ALL CRAFT CLASSIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO WORKING INSIDE A FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE PERMIETER SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH … | $35.74 | $18.30 | $54.04 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 4(FOOTNOTE C: HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS: PERSONNEL IN ALL CRAFT CLASSIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO WORKING INSIDE A FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE PERMIETER SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH … | $36.08 | $18.30 | $54.38 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 5(FOOTNOTE C: HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS: PERSONNEL IN ALL CRAFT CLASSIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO WORKING INSIDE A FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE PERMIETER SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH … | $36.35 | $18.30 | $54.65 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 6(FOOTNOTE C: HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS: PERSONNEL IN ALL CRAFT CLASSIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO WORKING INSIDE A FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE PERMIETER SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH … | $36.57 | $18.30 | $54.87 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 7(FOOTNOTE C: HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS: PERSONNEL IN ALL CRAFT CLASSIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO WORKING INSIDE A FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE PERMIETER SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH … | $36.82 | $18.30 | $55.12 | Union |
Every other classification (13)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILLWRIGHT | $59.35 | $22.38 | $81.73 | Union |
| PILEDRIVER | $55.79 | $15.81 | $71.60 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 | $56.66 | $16.90 | $73.56 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1A | $58.82 | $16.90 | $75.72 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1B | $60.98 | $16.90 | $77.88 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2 | $54.75 | $16.90 | $71.65 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 3 | $53.60 | $16.90 | $70.50 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 6 | $45.81 | $16.90 | $62.71 | Union |
| MASON TENDER/HOD CARRIER (TENDERS TO BRICKLAYERS, TILE SETTERS… | $43.79 | $17.05 | $60.84 | Union |
| TIMBER SALES ROADS: (OPERATING ENGINEERS) | $10.37 | $4.15 | $14.52 | Survey |
| TIMBER SALES ROADS: (POWER SAW, DRILLER, POWDERMAN) | $9.12 | $4.30 | $13.42 | Survey |
| TIMBER SALES ROADS: (TEAMSTERS) | $9.74 | $3.74 | $13.48 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 2(FOOTNOTE C: HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS: PERSONNEL IN ALL CRAFT CLASSIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO WORKING INSIDE A FEDERALLY DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE PERMIETER SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH … | $35.57 | $18.30 | $53.87 | 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.
Heavy construction (OR20260061)
Determination OR20260061, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 41 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $63.50 | $29.73 | $93.23 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING INSTALLER FOR FIRE ALARM, NURSE… | $52.12 | $24.37 | $76.49 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING INSTALLER FOR ALL OTHER WORK) | $42.68 | $23.14 | $65.82 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PIPEFITTER | $60.77 | $34.72 | $95.49 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (INCLUDING FORM WORK) | $53.94 | $16.81 | $70.75 | Union |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORERS: GROUP 3 | $34.39 | $17.30 | $51.69 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 2 | $40.41 | $17.30 | $57.71 | Union |
| LABORERS: GROUP 1 | $39.11 | $17.30 | $56.41 | Union |
| LABORER: WATER, SEWER, UNDERGROUND | $17.00 | $1.75 | $18.75 | Survey |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $23.41 | $9.24 | $32.65 | Survey |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $19.01 | $7.45 | $26.46 | Survey |
| LABORER: FORM-STRIPPING | $19.27 | $6.32 | $25.59 | Survey |
| LABORER: FLAGGER | $19.61 | $3.30 | $22.91 | Survey |
| LABORER: ASPHALT SPREADER | $22.18 | $9.39 | $31.57 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 5TIRED TYPE , LESS THAN 25,00 LBS; FORKLIFT OVER 5 TON, BULLDOZER 20,000 LBS OR 100 HORSES OR LESS; MIXER OPERATOR; ROLLER; COMPACTOR WITHOUT BLADE ZONE DIFFERENTIAL (ADD TO ZONE 1 RATES): ZONE 2 - $3.00 ZONE 3 - $6.00 FO… | $49.03 | $16.90 | $65.93 | Union |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $20.00 | $0.73 | $20.73 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: ROTOMILL | $28.25 | $9.70 | $37.95 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: EXCAVATOR | $23.91 | $5.44 | $29.35 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE | $25.23 | $7.10 | $32.33 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER (HIGHWAY & PARKING LOT STRIPER) | $41.19 | $17.09 | $58.28 | Union |
| PAINTERS: (BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY) | $39.94 | $16.68 | $56.62 | Union |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $46.13 | $20.31 | $66.44 | Union |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $49.60 | $25.15 | $74.75 | Union |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $17.07 | $5.50 | $22.57 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $17.77 | $4.64 | $22.41 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 4 | $36.08 | $18.30 | $54.38 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 3 | $35.74 | $18.30 | $54.04 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 2 | $35.57 | $18.30 | $53.87 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 1 | $35.41 | $18.30 | $53.71 | Union |
Every other classification (12)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILLWRIGHT | $59.35 | $22.38 | $81.73 | Union |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $53.94 | $16.81 | $70.75 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 6- $3.00 ZONE 3 - $6.00 FOR THE FOLLOWING METROPOLITAN COUNTIES: MULTNOMAH; CLACKAMAS; MARION; WASHINGTON; YAMHILL; AND COLUMBIA; CLARK; AND COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON WITH MODIFICATIONS AS INDICATED: ALL JOBS OR PROJECTS… | $45.81 | $16.90 | $62.71 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 4WITH ANY OR ALL ATTACHMENTS; BLADE: BLADE OPERATOR; TRACTOR OPERATOR WITH BOOM ATTACHMENT; DRILLING: CHURM DRILL AND EARTH BORING MACHINE OPERATOR; DIRECTIONAL DRILL OPERATOR OVER 20,000 LBS PULLBACK; CRANE: CHICAGO BOOM… | $50.27 | $16.90 | $67.17 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 3- $3.00 ZONE 3 - $6.00 FOR THE FOLLOWING METROPOLITAN COUNTIES: MULTNOMAH; CLACKAMAS; MARION; WASHINGTON; YAMHILL; AND COLUMBIA; CLARK; AND COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON WITH MODIFICATIONS AS INDICATED: ALL JOBS OR PROJECTS… | $53.60 | $16.90 | $70.50 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2- $3.00 ZONE 3 - $6.00 FOR THE FOLLOWING METROPOLITAN COUNTIES: MULTNOMAH; CLACKAMAS; MARION; WASHINGTON; YAMHILL; AND COLUMBIA; CLARK; AND COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON WITH MODIFICATIONS AS INDICATED: ALL JOBS OR PROJECTS… | $54.75 | $16.90 | $71.65 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1B- $3.00 ZONE 3 - $6.00 FOR THE FOLLOWING METROPOLITAN COUNTIES: MULTNOMAH; CLACKAMAS; MARION; WASHINGTON; YAMHILL; AND COLUMBIA; CLARK; AND COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON WITH MODIFICATIONS AS INDICATED: ALL JOBS OR PROJECTS… | $60.98 | $16.90 | $77.88 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1A- $3.00 ZONE 3 - $6.00 FOR THE FOLLOWING METROPOLITAN COUNTIES: MULTNOMAH; CLACKAMAS; MARION; WASHINGTON; YAMHILL; AND COLUMBIA; CLARK; AND COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON WITH MODIFICATIONS AS INDICATED: ALL JOBS OR PROJECTS… | $58.82 | $16.90 | $75.72 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1- $3.00 ZONE 3 - $6.00 FOR THE FOLLOWING METROPOLITAN COUNTIES: MULTNOMAH; CLACKAMAS; MARION; WASHINGTON; YAMHILL; AND COLUMBIA; CLARK; AND COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON WITH MODIFICATIONS AS INDICATED: ALL JOBS OR PROJECTS… | $56.66 | $16.90 | $73.56 | Union |
| IRONWORKER (ORNAMENTAL, REINFORCING, AND STRUCTURAL) | $48.31 | $34.52 | $82.83 | Union |
| LABORERS: (MASON TENDER-CEMENT/CONCRETE) | $43.79 | $17.05 | $60.84 | Union |
| LABORERS: (MASON TENDER-BRICK) | $43.79 | $17.05 | $60.84 | 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.
Heavy construction (OR20260081)
Determination OR20260081, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 15 classifications.
All classifications (15)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DREDGING: TENDERMAN ZONE C | $57.82 | $16.70 | $74.52 | Union |
| DREDGING: TENDERMAN ZONE B | $54.82 | $16.70 | $71.52 | Union |
| DREDGING: TENDERMAN ZONE A | $51.82 | $16.70 | $68.52 | Union |
| DREDGING: LEVERMAN, HYDRAULIC ZONE C | $62.47 | $16.70 | $79.17 | Union |
| DREDGING: LEVERMAN, HYDRAULIC ZONE B | $59.47 | $16.70 | $76.17 | Union |
| DREDGING: LEVERMAN, HYDRAULIC ZONE A | $56.47 | $16.70 | $73.17 | Union |
| DREDGING: LEVERMAN, DIPPER, FLOATING CLAMSHELL ZONE B | $59.47 | $16.70 | $76.17 | Union |
| DREDGING: LEVERMAN, DIPPER, FLOATING CLAMSHELL ZONE C | $62.47 | $16.70 | $79.17 | Union |
| DREDGING: LEVERMAN, DIPPER, FLOATING CLAMSHELL ZONE A | $56.47 | $16.70 | $73.17 | Union |
| DREDGING: ASSISTANT MATE ZONE C | $53.95 | $16.70 | $70.65 | Union |
| DREDGING: ASSISTANT MATE ZONE B | $50.95 | $16.70 | $67.65 | Union |
| DREDGING: ASSISTANT MATE ZONE A | $47.95 | $16.70 | $64.65 | Union |
| DREDGING: ASSISTANT ENGINEER ZONE C | $59.31 | $16.70 | $76.01 | Union |
| DREDGING: ASSISTANT ENGINEER ZONE B | $56.31 | $16.70 | $73.01 | Union |
| DREDGING: ASSISTANT ENGINEER ZONE A | $53.31 | $16.70 | $70.01 | 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 Oregon'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 OR20260101, OR20260019, OR20260001, OR20260061, OR20260081, 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.