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Prevailing wage rates in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska
DOLWD's Pamphlet 600 Issue 53 (Sep 1, 2026) sets 97 prevailing wage rates for 35 trades on public works in Ketchikan Gateway Borough. Each trade's main rate runs from $49.90 an hour (camp culinary worker) to $124.32 (commercial diver), base wage plus fringe benefits.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough prevailing wage by trade, A to Z
| Trade | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BoilermakerBoilermaker (journeyman) (A0101) | $57.08 | $34.38 | $91.46 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A0101 |
BricklayerBlocklayer (A0201) | $52.77 | $23.32 | $76.09 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A0201 |
Camp Culinary WorkerBaker/Cook (A0501) · 4 rates | $33.65 | $16.25 | $49.90 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A0501 |
CarpenterCarpenter (journeyman) (S0301) | $52.54 | $28.21 | $80.75 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-S0301 |
Carpet & Soft Floor LayerGroup V (S1305) | $39.38 | $16.55 | $55.93 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-S1305 |
Cement MasonGroup I (A0401) · 4 rates | $51.38 | $22.78 | $74.16 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A0401 |
Diver & TenderDiver (working) (A1404) · 4 rates | $96.65 | $27.67 | $124.32 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A1404 |
DredgerAssistant Engineer (A0601) · 7 rates | $54.80 | $30.70 | $85.50 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A0601 |
Electrical Utility LinemanPower Journeyman Lineman (A0705) · 4 rates | $76.59 | $37.31 | $113.90 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A0705 |
ElectricianInside Journeyman Wireman (A0702) · 2 rates | $57.44 | $31.43 | $88.87 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A0702 |
Elevator ConstructorElevator Constructor Mechanic (A0803) · 2 rates | $74.44 | $49.15 | $123.59 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A0803 |
Fence BuilderFence/Barrier Installer (A1103) | $49.43 | $35.98 | $85.41 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A1103 |
Field SurveyorChief of Parties (A2001) · 5 rates | $62.44 | $30.59 | $93.03 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A2001 |
Fire Safety SealerFire Stop (S0905) | $48.65 | $22.35 | $71.00 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-S0905 |
GlazierGroup IV (S1304) | $49.82 | $29.80 | $79.62 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-S1304 |
Insulator (Heat & Frost / Asbestos Worker)Asbestos Abatement-Mechanical Systems (S0902) · 2 rates | $48.65 | $22.35 | $71.00 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-S0902 |
IronworkerIronworkers (A1101) · 2 rates | $52.93 | $35.98 | $88.91 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A1101 |
LaborerGroup I (N1201) · 6 rates | $42.25 | $35.36 | $77.61 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-N1201 |
Line Clearance Tree TrimmerJourneyman Tree Trimmer (A0713) · 3 rates | $43.35 | $31.22 | $74.57 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A0713 |
MillwrightMillwright (journeyman) (A1251) · 2 rates | $65.50 | $23.98 | $89.48 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A1251 |
Operating EngineerGroup I (A1601) · 10 rates | $55.75 | $30.70 | $86.45 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A1601 |
PainterGroup I (S1301) · 3 rates | $39.19 | $31.40 | $70.59 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-S1301 |
Pile DriverPiledriver (A1401) · 3 rates | $52.54 | $27.67 | $80.21 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A1401 |
PlastererGroup V (A0405) | $51.38 | $22.78 | $74.16 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A0405 |
Plumber / PipefitterJourneyman Pipefitter (X1501) · 2 rates | $56.74 | $32.27 | $89.01 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-X1501 |
RooferRoofer & Waterproofer (A1701) · 2 rates | $52.07 | $20.31 | $72.38 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A1701 |
Sheet Metal WorkerSheet Metal Journeyman (S1801) | $55.10 | $32.24 | $87.34 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-S1801 |
Striping & Traffic Control WorkerGuard Rail Layout Man (A1104) · 3 rates | $50.17 | $35.98 | $86.15 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A1104 |
Teamster (Truck Driver)Group I (A2101) · 6 rates | $53.75 | $30.59 | $84.34 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A2101 |
Telecommunications TechnicianInside Journeyman Communications CO/PBX (A0715) | $57.44 | $31.43 | $88.87 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A0715 |
Telephone Line Worker (Outside)Tele Com Journeyman Lineman (A0706) · 3 rates | $54.53 | $35.36 | $89.89 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A0706 |
Tile FinisherFinisher (A0203) | $40.91 | $23.32 | $64.23 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A0203 |
Torginal ApplicatorTorginal Applicator (A0204) | $40.91 | $23.32 | $64.23 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A0204 |
TuckpointerPointer/Caulker/Cleaner (PCC) (A0202) | $52.77 | $23.32 | $76.09 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-A0202 |
Tunnel WorkerGroup I (N2201) · 5 rates | $46.48 | $35.36 | $81.84 | Sep 1, 2026 | AK-P600-53-N2201 |
One main rate per trade; open a trade for its other classifications, dated steps and DOLWD's notes. Pamphlet 600 Issue 53 (Sep 1, 2026). A contract uses the issue in effect 10 days before the final bid date, for the life of the contract or 24 months, whichever is shorter (AS 36.05.010). Checked against labor.alaska.gov on October 25, 2026.
Which trades pay the most in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?
Commercial diver, at $124.32 an hour. Each trade's main rate, as its page leads with it, highest first, split into the base wage and the fringe benefits DOLWD lists, on one scale.
- Diver & Tender$124.32
- Elevator Constructor$123.59
- Utility Lineman$113.90
- Field Surveyor$93.03
- Boilermaker$91.46
- Telephone Line Worker$89.89
- Millwright$89.48
- Plumber / Pipefitter$89.01
- Ironworker$88.91
- Electrician$88.87
- Telecom Technician$88.87
- Sheet Metal Worker$87.34
- Operating Engineer$86.45
- Striping & Traffic Control$86.15
- Dredger$85.50
- Fence Builder$85.41
- Teamster (Truck Driver)$84.34
- Tunnel Worker$81.84
- Carpenter$80.75
- Pile Driver$80.21
- Glazier$79.62
- Laborer$77.61
- Bricklayer$76.09
- Tuckpointer$76.09
- Line Clearance Trimmer$74.57
- Cement Mason$74.16
- Plasterer$74.16
- Roofer$72.38
- Fire Safety Sealer$71.00
- Heat & Frost Insulator$71.00
- Painter$70.59
- Tile Finisher$64.23
- Torginal Applicator$64.23
- Soft Floor Layer$55.93
- Camp Culinary Worker$49.90
Which Davis-Bacon wage determinations cover Ketchikan Gateway Borough?
Federally funded or assisted construction here uses the U.S. Department of Labor's rates. When a contract requires both the state rate and the Davis-Bacon rate, paying the higher of the two meets both. The contract documents say which apply. Each trade's page shows its federal rate next to DOLWD's.
| Construction | Wage determination | Modification | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | AK20260001 | 4 | October 15, 2026 |
| Residential | AK20260005 | 3 | October 15, 2026 |
| Highway | AK20260006 | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Heavy | AK20260001 | 4 | October 15, 2026 |
Questions about Ketchikan Gateway Borough rates
How much does an electrician make on prevailing wage in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?
$88.87 an hour: a $57.44 base wage plus $31.43 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under Pamphlet 600 Issue 53 (Sep 1, 2026). Overtime and every electrician rate in Ketchikan Gateway Borough.
What is the prevailing wage for a laborer in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?
$77.61 an hour: a $42.25 base wage plus $35.36 in fringe benefits, for the main classification, under Pamphlet 600 Issue 53 (Sep 1, 2026). Overtime and every laborer rate in Ketchikan Gateway Borough.
Does the prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. The rate is a base wage plus fringe benefits, and the employer owes both for every hour. For commercial diver, the highest-paid trade in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, the $124.32 total is a $96.65 base wage plus $27.67 in fringe benefits.
Do Davis-Bacon rates apply in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?
On federally funded or assisted construction, yes: AK20260001 (modification 4, October 15, 2026) for building and heavy construction, AK20260005 (modification 3, October 15, 2026) for residential construction and AK20260006 (modification 1, May 18, 2026) for highway construction. When a contract requires both the state rate and the Davis-Bacon rate, paying the higher of the two meets both. The contract documents say which apply.
Does Ketchikan Gateway Borough share its rates with other counties?
For 35 of its 35 trades, yes: DOLWD sets the same rates, row for row, in other counties too. Electrician rates, for example, are the same in 30 counties (the Anchorage Municipality group).