Prevailing wage rates in Salt Lake County, UT
Davis-Bacon rates as of May 18, 2026, in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT BLS area
Electricians on federal building jobs in Salt Lake County must be paid at least $41.23 an hour plus $17.66 an hour in fringe benefits (UT20260085, modification 1, published May 18, 2026). Salt Lake 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 | $18.03 – $58.89 | $30.11 an hour |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | $41.45 – $68.80 | $31.15 an hour |
| Carpenters | $14.61 – $45.63 | $28.78 an hour |
| Power equipment operators | $14.48 – $49.63 | $29.69 an hour |
| Ironworkers | $23.43 | $29.13 an hour |
| Roofers | $13.22 – $17.14 | $23.18 an hour |
Building construction
Determination UT20260085, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 28 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $41.23 | $17.66 | $58.89 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING ONLY) | $31.86 | $15.83 | $47.69 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN | $41.23 | $17.66 | $58.89 | Union |
| ELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING ONLY) | $31.86 | $15.83 | $47.69 | Union |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER | $46.10 | $15.83 | $61.93 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS) | $42.17 | $26.63 | $68.80 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (DRYWALL HANGING AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION ONLY) | $31.66 | $13.97 | $45.63 | Union |
| CARPENTER, EXCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL… | $20.66 | $7.47 | $28.13 | Survey |
| CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $16.93 | $1.93 | $18.86 | Survey |
| CARPENTER (ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION ONLY) | $21.25 | $2.15 | $23.40 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION | $9.50 | $0.00 | $9.50 | Survey |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $13.57 | $0.00 | $13.57 | Survey |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $13.84 | $0.00 | $13.84 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $19.34 | $0.00 | $19.34 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $14.48 | $0.00 | $14.48 | Survey |
| Ironworkers | ||||
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $20.21 | $3.22 | $23.43 | Survey |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (INCLUDING HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION) | $46.79 | $14.89 | $61.68 | Union |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER (BRUSH, ROLLER, AND SPRAY, EXCLUDING DRYWALL/FINISHER… | $26.00 | $8.78 | $34.78 | Union |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $13.22 | $0.00 | $13.22 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.00 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $15.50 | $0.00 | $15.50 | Survey |
Every other classification (7)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELEVATOR MECHANICFOOTNOTE: A: VACATION PAY: 8% WITH 5 OR MORE YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED, 6% UNDER 5 YEARS BASED ON REGULAR HOURLY RATE FOR ALL HOURS WORKED. B: PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY; MEMORIAL DAY; IN… | $55.43 | $38.44 | $93.87 | Union |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $26.00 | $8.78 | $34.78 | Union |
| TILE SETTER | $23.50 | $0.00 | $23.50 | Survey |
| TILE FINISHER | $13.54 | $0.00 | $13.54 | Survey |
| PLASTERER | $18.36 | $0.00 | $18.36 | Survey |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $14.94 | $0.00 | $14.94 | Survey |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK | $16.38 | $1.00 | $17.38 | 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 UT20260034, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 55 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $16.06 | $1.97 | $18.03 | Survey |
| Plumbers and pipefitters | ||||
| PLUMBER (EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION) | $30.60 | $10.85 | $41.45 | Union |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $38.17 | $25.54 | $63.71 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES METAL STUD INSTALLATION, AND SIDING… | $14.61 | $0.00 | $14.61 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER (CHAIN/CONCRETE SAW, JACKHAMMER AND VIBRATOR) | $18.63 | $6.35 | $24.98 | Union |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $10.00 | $0.19 | $10.19 | Survey |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $11.31 | $4.90 | $16.21 | Survey |
| LABORER: ASPHALT SHOVELER | $12.95 | $0.00 | $12.95 | Survey |
| LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER | $13.00 | $0.00 | $13.00 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: (7) ROLLER (DIRT AND GRADE… | $21.50 | $15.65 | $37.15 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: (5) ASPHALT ROLLER, FRONT END LOADER… | $23.37 | $15.65 | $39.02 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: (4)ASPHALT PAVER, BACKHOE LOADER COMBO, BULLDOZER, FRONT END LOADER (2 TO 5 CU. YDS.), OIL DISTRIBUTOR | $24.37 | $15.65 | $40.02 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: (3)BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR, FRONT END LOADER (OVER 5 CU. YDS. ) | $25.37 | $15.65 | $41.02 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: (2A) BLADE/GRADER | $25.89 | $15.65 | $41.54 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT: (1)MECHANIC | $27.55 | $15.65 | $43.20 | Union |
| OPERATOR: POWER EQUIPMENT (6) SCREED | $22.41 | $15.65 | $38.06 | Union |
| OPERATOR: TRACKHOE | $14.89 | $0.00 | $14.89 | Survey |
| Sheet metal workers | ||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER, INCLUDES HVAC DUCT, PIPE AND UNIT… | $15.31 | $0.00 | $15.31 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| PAINTER: BRUSH, ROLLER AND SPRAY, EXCLUDES DRYWALL… | $11.23 | $0.00 | $11.23 | Survey |
| Roofers | ||||
| ROOFER | $17.14 | $0.00 | $17.14 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $13.50 | $2.91 | $16.41 | Survey |
| Bricklayers | ||||
| BRICKLAYER | $17.92 | $0.00 | $17.92 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER, FUEL & OIL TANK (LESS THAN 1,200 GAL.) | $29.37 | $14.65 | $44.02 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER, FUEL & OIL TANK (6,000 GAL. TO LESS THAN… | $28.60 | $14.65 | $43.25 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER, FUEL & OIL TANK (4,000 GAL. TO LESS THAN 6… | $28.33 | $14.65 | $42.98 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER, FUEL & OIL TANK (25,000 GAL. AND OVER) | $31.20 | $14.65 | $45.85 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER, FUEL & OIL TANK (20,000 GAL. TO LESS THAN… | $31.04 | $14.65 | $45.69 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER, FUEL & OIL TANK (2,500 GAL. TO LESS THAN 4… | $29.53 | $14.65 | $44.18 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER, FUEL & OIL TANK (15,000 GAL. TO LESS THAN… | $30.66 | $14.65 | $45.31 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER, FUEL & OIL TANK (10,000 GAL. TO LESS THAN… | $30.59 | $14.65 | $45.24 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER, FUEL & OIL TANK (1,200 GAL. TO LESS THAN 2… | $27.85 | $14.65 | $42.50 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: TRANSIT MIX (OVER 8 CU. YDS. TO 14 CU. YDS) | $29.72 | $14.65 | $44.37 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: TRANSIT MIX (0 CU. YDS. TO 8 CU. YDS) | $29.62 | $14.65 | $44.27 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: TIREMEN AND GREASER | $30.19 | $14.65 | $44.84 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OIL SPREADER | $32.68 | $14.65 | $47.33 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY | $32.69 | $14.65 | $47.34 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLAT RACK, BULK CEMENT, SEMI-TRAILERS… | $29.18 | $14.65 | $43.83 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLAT RACK, BULK CEMENT, SEMI-TRAILERS… | $29.26 | $14.65 | $43.91 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLAT RACK, BULK CEMENT, SEMI-TRAILERS… | $29.69 | $14.65 | $44.34 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLAT RACK, BULK CEMENT, SEMI-TRAILERS… | $29.53 | $14.65 | $44.18 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLAT RACK, BULK CEMENT, SEMI-TRAILERS… | $29.42 | $14.65 | $44.07 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK, BOTTOM-END OR SIDE (LESS THAN 8 CU… | $29.37 | $14.65 | $44.02 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK, BOTTOM-END OR SIDE (95 CU. YDS. TO… | $30.56 | $14.65 | $45.21 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK, BOTTOM-END OR SIDE (8 CU. YDS. TO… | $29.53 | $14.65 | $44.18 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK, BOTTOM-END OR SIDE (75 CU. YDS. TO… | $30.34 | $14.65 | $44.99 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK, BOTTOM-END OR SIDE (55 CU. YDS. TO… | $30.12 | $14.65 | $44.77 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK, BOTTOM-END OR SIDE (35 CU. YDS. TO… | $29.91 | $14.65 | $44.56 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK, BOTTOM-END OR SIDE (14 CU. YDS. TO… | $29.67 | $14.65 | $44.32 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK, BOTTOM-END OR SIDE (105 CU. YDS. TO… | $30.69 | $14.65 | $45.34 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: CONCRETE PUMPING | $29.62 | $14.65 | $44.27 | Union |
| TRUCK DRIVER: ARTICULATED | $32.14 | $14.65 | $46.79 | Union |
Every other classification (4)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LABORER: MASON TENDER (BRICK AND HOD) | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 | Survey |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $12.95 | $0.00 | $12.95 | Survey |
| DRYWALL HANGER, EXCLUDES METAL STUD INSTALLATION | $18.82 | $0.00 | $18.82 | Survey |
| DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $17.90 | $1.96 | $19.86 | 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 UT20260112, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 34 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN, INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $27.59 | $7.78 | $35.37 | Survey |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK | $23.39 | $8.59 | $31.98 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER: GRADE CHECKER | $19.31 | $7.78 | $27.09 | Survey |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $19.35 | $6.64 | $25.99 | Survey |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE | $14.60 | $2.66 | $17.26 | Survey |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $17.32 | $2.66 | $19.98 | Survey |
| LABORER: ASPHALT, INCLUDES RAKER, SHOVELER, SPREADER AND… | $21.11 | $8.65 | $29.76 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (OILER) | $31.99 | $17.64 | $49.63 | Union |
| OPERATOR: PAVEMENT MARKING GRINDER | $24.37 | $15.65 | $40.02 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: SCREED | $22.41 | $15.65 | $38.06 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $25.85 | $15.65 | $41.50 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: PUMP | $19.18 | $4.23 | $23.41 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: PAVER(ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND CONCRETE) | $24.37 | $15.65 | $40.02 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: MECHANIC | $27.55 | $15.65 | $43.20 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $25.37 | $15.65 | $41.02 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $27.40 | $15.65 | $43.05 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: DRILL | $27.44 | $15.65 | $43.09 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: CONCRETE FINISHING MACHINE | $18.76 | $6.55 | $25.31 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER | $22.56 | $6.55 | $29.11 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $20.31 | $3.31 | $23.62 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $21.95 | $6.81 | $28.76 | Survey |
| Painters | ||||
| HIGHWAY/PARKING LOT STRIPING: PAINTER | $17.97 | $1.62 | $19.59 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $20.73 | $2.79 | $23.52 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK | $24.27 | $11.09 | $35.36 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: VACTOR | $23.40 | $0.00 | $23.40 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: OIL DISTRIBUTOR TRUCK | $26.12 | $12.14 | $38.26 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOY TRUCK | $24.56 | $11.47 | $36.03 | Survey |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $22.29 | $9.09 | $31.38 | Survey |
Every other classification (6)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: LABORER-CONES/ BARRICADES/BARRELSSETTER/MOVER/SWEEPER | $20.59 | $8.65 | $29.24 | Survey |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER | $11.31 | $1.57 | $12.88 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: CRANE | $30.66 | $10.61 | $41.27 | Survey |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $14.89 | $3.21 | $18.10 | Survey |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $26.61 | $11.60 | $38.21 | Survey |
| INSTALLER - SIGN | $16.07 | $2.66 | $18.73 | 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 UT20260097, modification 1, published May 18, 2026. 13 classifications.
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | ||||
| ELECTRICIAN | $41.23 | $17.66 | $58.89 | Union |
| Carpenters | ||||
| CARPENTER (FORM WORK ONLY) | $24.61 | $8.45 | $33.06 | Survey |
| Laborers | ||||
| LABORER LANDSCAPE | $23.97 | $9.70 | $33.67 | Union |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $18.47 | $9.00 | $27.47 | Survey |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $18.33 | $6.70 | $25.03 | Survey |
| Power equipment operators | ||||
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (MECHANIC) | $33.04 | $16.09 | $49.13 | Union |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER | $31.99 | $17.64 | $49.63 | Union |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $25.29 | $0.00 | $25.29 | Survey |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $23.40 | $16.96 | $40.36 | Survey |
| Cement masons | ||||
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $20.70 | $1.21 | $21.91 | Survey |
| Truck drivers | ||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $29.67 | $14.65 | $44.32 | Union |
Every other classification (2)
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN | $58.83 | $21.21 | $80.04 | Union |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL (FLAGGER) | $23.71 | $9.78 | $33.49 | 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 Utah'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 UT20260085, UT20260034, UT20260112, UT20260097, 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.